6.2
Movie
Directing
Robert Saaskin
- Born
- Died
- (aged 51)
- Birthplace
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Credits
- 15 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.2
Movie
5.3
Movie
Farlig ungdom
6.7
Movie
Father of Four
4.9
Movie
Sin Alley
6.3
Movie
Father of Four: In the Countryside
6.5
Movie
Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden
5.8
Movie
Det skete paa Møllegaarden
6.8
Movie
The Face of Truth
6.5
Movie
Flintesønnerne
6.0
Movie
Fodboldpræsten
5.2
Movie
De sjove aar
7.0
Movie
Frihed forpligter
Acting credits 3
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Flintesønnerne Film | |
| 1955 | Father of Four: In the Countryside Film | |
| 1951 | Fodboldpræsten Film |
Crew credits 12
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Det skete paa Møllegaarden Film | Director |
| 1959 | De sjove aar Film | Director |
| 1958 | Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden Film | Assistant Director |
| 1957 | Sin Alley Film | Director |
| 1956 | Father of Four: In the City Film | Assistant Director |
| 1953 | Father of Four Film | Director |
| 1953 | Farlig ungdom Film | Assistant Director |
| 1951 | Frihed forpligter Film | Director |
| 1951 | The Face of Truth Film | Assistant Director |
| 1950 | Vejen til søen Film | Director, Editor |
| 1949 | Ploven Film | Director |
| 1948 | Værelse søges! Film | Director |