Sven Nykvist
Camera
Born: 1922-12-03 in Moheda, Kronobergs län, Sweden
Biography
Sven Vilhem Nykvist (3 December 1922 – 20 September 2006) was a Swedish cinematographer. He worked on over 120 films, but is known especially for his work with director Ingmar Bergman. He won Academy Awards for his work on two Bergman films, Cries and Whispers (Viskningar och rop) in 1973 and Fanny and Alexander (Fanny och Alexander) in 1983, and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography for The Unbearable Lightness of Being. His work is generally noted for its naturalism and simplicity. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest cinematographers of all time. In 2003, Nykvist was judged one of history's ten most influential cinematographers in a survey conducted by the International Cinematographers Guild.
Known For
… But Film Is My Mistress
Self
Lumière & Company
(segment "Liv Ullman")
Ingmar Bergman
Self
The Magic Flute
Man in Audience (uncredited)
Moscow Elegy
Self
The Making of Autumn Sonata
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Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie
Self
Lighting
Self
Visions of Light
Self
The Ox
Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Self
I Am Curious, Film
Self
Light Keeps Me Company
Self
Cries and Whispers: On-Set Footage
Self
The Making of Fanny and Alexander
Self
One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich
Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)
Foto: Sven Nykvist
Self
Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography
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