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    Robert Saaskin

    1920-08-02 (104 years old) in 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.

    Movies

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    Flintesønnerne
    53 %|Dec 21, 1956
    Family
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    Father of Four: In the Countryside
    58 %|Nov 7, 1955
    Family, Comedy
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    Fodboldpræsten
    57 %|Sep 24, 1951
    Family, Comedy

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