Sandro Franchina
- Writing
- September 25, 1939 · Rome, Italy
- February 22, 1998
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
Filmography
- Bahia de Todos os Sambas · Thanks
- Enigma · L'ingeniere
- Filmers buiten het gareel · Self
- Morire gratis · Director, Screenstory
- Down with Uncle · Assistant Director
- Europa '51 · Michele Girard