Robert Saaskin
Directing
- Born
- August 2, 1920 · Copenhagen, Denmark
- Died
- May 3, 1972 (age 51)
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.
Known for
Father of Four: In the City
November 12, 1956
Farlig ungdom
August 24, 1953
Father of Four
November 2, 1953
Sin Alley
August 22, 1957
Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden
December 19, 1958
Det skete paa Møllegaarden
December 19, 1960
The Face of Truth
August 21, 1951
De sjove aar
August 31, 1959
Frihed forpligter
October 7, 1951
Behind the camera12
- 1960Det skete paa Møllegaarden Director
- 1959De sjove aar Director
- 1958Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden Assistant Director
- 1957Sin Alley Director
- 1956Father of Four: In the City Assistant Director
- 1953Father of Four Director
- 1953Farlig ungdom Assistant Director
- 1951Frihed forpligter Director
- 1951The Face of Truth Assistant Director
- 1950Vejen til søen