Sandro Franchina
Born: 1939-09-25
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.
Europe '51
as Michele GirardReleased: 1952-12-04
A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a...
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Enigma
as L'ingeniereReleased: 1986-10-10
An artist is invited to Turin and is asked to do a painting inspired by the city and the work of...
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