Sandro Franchina

Sandro Franchina

Known For: Writing

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: September 25, 1939

Day of Death: February 22, 1998 (58 years old)

Place of Birth: Rome, Italy

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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.