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Director 1920 - 1972

Robert Saaskin

Copenhagen, Denmark

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,... Read full bio →

Director Information

Full Name

Robert Saaskin

Known For

Directing

Birthday

August 2nd, 1920 00:00

Place of Birth

Copenhagen, Denmark

Died

May 3rd, 1972 00:00 (aged 51)

TMDB ID

1333001

IMDb ID

nm0754401

Films Directed

3

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.