Person
Sandro Franchina
Writing · 1939–1998 · Rome, Italy
Biography
Sandro Franchina was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He began his career as a child actor, notably appearing in Roberto Rossellini's Europe '51 (1952) alongside Ingrid Bergman. Transitioning to directing, Franchina is best known for Morire gratis (1968), a film that explores the journey of a young artist traveling from Rome to Paris. His work often delved into themes of existentialism and the human condition, contributing to Italian cinema during the 1960s.
Known for

Morire gratis
Director

Europa '51
Michele Girard
Filmers buiten het gareel
Self

Bahia de Todos os Sambas
Thanks

Down with Uncle
Assistant Director

Enigma
L'ingeniere
Filmography
- 1996Bahia de Todos os SambasThanks
- 1986EnigmaL'ingeniere
- 1969Filmers buiten het gareelSelf
- 1968Morire gratisDirector
- 1962Down with UncleAssistant Director
- 1952Europa '51Michele Girard
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