Sandro Franchina
Writer · 1939 – 1998 · Rome, Italy
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.
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Movie7.3DramaA wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.
Europa '51
1952 · 162 votes
Movie8.0An artist is invited to Turin and is asked to do a painting inspired by the city and the work of Giorgio De Chirico.
Enigma
1986 · 2 votes