Robert Saaskin

Directing Aug 2, 1920 May 3, 1972 (aged 52) 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, 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.

3 Acting Credits
12 Crew Credits

Acting

Father of Four: In the Countryside Movie

Father of Four: In the Countryside

1955
Flintesønnerne Movie

Flintesønnerne

1956
Fodboldpræsten Movie

Fodboldpræsten

1951

Crew

Father of Four: In the City Movie

Father of Four: In the City

Assistant Director

1956
Farlig ungdom Movie

Farlig ungdom

Assistant Director

1953
Father of Four Movie

Father of Four

Director

1953
Sin Alley Movie

Sin Alley

Director

1957
Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden Movie

Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden

Assistant Director

1958
Det skete paa Møllegaarden Movie

Det skete paa Møllegaarden

Director

1960
The Face of Truth Movie

The Face of Truth

Assistant Director

1951
De sjove aar Movie

De sjove aar

Director

1959
Frihed forpligter Movie

Frihed forpligter

Director

1951
Værelse søges! Movie

Værelse søges!

Director

1948
Ploven Movie

Ploven

Director

1949
Vejen til søen Movie

Vejen til søen

Director

1950