Biography
Robert Saaskin was a Danish film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to mid-20th-century Danish cinema. He began his career as an assistant director, working on various projects before making his directorial debut. Notable works include Sin Alley (Bundfald, 1957), co-directed with Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt, which explores the lives of disillusioned youth in Copenhagen. Saaskin also directed Når der kommer en båd (1949) and Frihed forpligter (1951). His films often delved into social issues, reflecting the complexities of Danish society during his era.
Filmography
all 12
Movies 12
Director 9
Director
Der brænder en ild (1962)
Movie
Director
De sjove aar (1959)
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Assistant Director
Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden (1958)
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Director
Sin Alley (1957)
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Assistant Director
Father of Four: In the City (1956)
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Assistant Director
Farlig ungdom (1953)
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Director
Frihed forpligter (1951)
Movie
Assistant Director
The Face of Truth (1951)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1920-08-02
Deathday1972-05-03 (51 years old)
Birth PlaceCopenhagen, Denmark
SpouseElse Hvidhøj
CitizenshipsKingdom of Denmark
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