Robert Saaskin

Robert Saaskin

Director

Copenhagen, Denmark
August 2, 1920

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.

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Robert Saaskin 1

Representative Works

Father of Four
Father of Four
6.7
/ Danish
Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden
Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden
6.5
/ Danish
Farlig ungdom
Farlig ungdom
5.3
/ Danish
Det skete paa Møllegaarden
Det skete paa Møllegaarden
5.8
/ Danish
De sjove aar
De sjove aar
5.3
/ Danish
Sin Alley
Sin Alley
4.9
/ Danish
Father of Four: In the Countryside
Father of Four: In the Countryside
6.3
/ Danish
Flintesønnerne
Flintesønnerne
6.5
/ Danish
The Face of Truth
The Face of Truth
6.8
/ Danish
Frihed forpligter
Frihed forpligter
7.0
/ Danish
Fodboldpræsten
Fodboldpræsten
6.0
/ Danish
Father of Four: In the City
Father of Four: In the City
6.2
/ Danish

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Father of Four
1953Nominee

Best Director

Father of Four

Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden
1958Nominee

Best Director

Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden

Farlig ungdom
1953Nominee

Best Director

Farlig ungdom

Career Highlights

Det skete paa Møllegaarden
1960Highlight

Best Director

Det skete paa Møllegaarden

De sjove aar
1959Highlight

Best Director

De sjove aar