Robert Saaskin

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1920-08-02

Deathday 1972-05-03 (51 years old)

Place of Birth Copenhagen, Denmark

Robert Saaskin

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.

Known For

Director

1959
De sjove aar

as Director

1958
Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden

as Assistant Director

1957
Sin Alley

as Director

1956
Father of Four: In the City

as Assistant Director

1953
Farlig ungdom

as Assistant Director

1951
Frihed forpligter

as Director

1951
The Face of Truth

as Assistant Director