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Sandro Franchina

Born September 25, 1939 · Rome, Italy

Died February 22, 1998 · aged 58

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 existe…

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Europa '51

Europa '51 · 1952

A 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.

Morire gratis

Morire gratis · 1968

MovieDramaAdventure

A young artist, living and working in Rome, drives his car for a long trip to Paris. Into the car also his last work, a sculpture. During the trip he meets Michelle, young french woman. The artist in Paris hopes to sell his sculpture.

Bahia de Todos os Sambas

Bahia de Todos os Sambas · 1996

Bahia de Todos os Sambas

MovieDocumentaryMusic

Between August 23 and 31, 1983, at the "Circo Massimo", in Rome, there was a musical event that brought together artists from Bahia. This film brings a recording of the event, also featuring backstage, rehearsals, testimonies and some relaxing moments of these great names in Bahia's music.

Enigma

An artist is invited to Turin and is asked to do a painting inspired by the city and the work of Giorgio De Chirico.

Down with Uncle

Down with Uncle · 1962

Down with Uncle

Three kids climb over the wall of an old cemetery in the Piacenza countryside and reach a boy their age, who is praying in front of a tomb. Then, they all run out and reach an ancient abandoned cemetery. Here they amuse themselves by destroying votive statues and uncovering tombstones from which they extract bones and teeth.

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Europa '51

Europa '51 · 1952

A 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.

Michele Girard

Morire gratis

Morire gratis · 1968

MovieDramaAdventure

A young artist, living and working in Rome, drives his car for a long trip to Paris. Into the car also his last work, a sculpture. During the trip he meets Michelle, young french woman. The artist in Paris hopes to sell his sculpture.

Director

Bahia de Todos os Sambas

Bahia de Todos os Sambas · 1996

Bahia de Todos os Sambas

MovieDocumentaryMusic

Between August 23 and 31, 1983, at the "Circo Massimo", in Rome, there was a musical event that brought together artists from Bahia. This film brings a recording of the event, also featuring backstage, rehearsals, testimonies and some relaxing moments of these great names in Bahia's music.

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Enigma

An artist is invited to Turin and is asked to do a painting inspired by the city and the work of Giorgio De Chirico.

L'ingeniere

Down with Uncle

Down with Uncle · 1962

Down with Uncle

Three kids climb over the wall of an old cemetery in the Piacenza countryside and reach a boy their age, who is praying in front of a tomb. Then, they all run out and reach an ancient abandoned cemetery. Here they amuse themselves by destroying votive statues and uncovering tombstones from which they extract bones and teeth.

Assistant Director