
Sven Nykvist
Known for Camera · 21 credits
- Born
- 1922-12-03
- Died
- 2006-09-20
- Place of birth
- 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

Lumière & Company
1995
as (segment "Liv Ullman")

Light Keeps Me Company
2000
as Self

The Ox
1991
as Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)

The Magic Flute
1975
as Man in Audience (uncredited)

… But Film Is My Mistress
2010
as Self

One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich
1999
as Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)
Movies (21)

Lumière & Company
1995
as (segment "Liv Ullman")

Light Keeps Me Company
2000
as Self

The Ox
1991
as Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)

The Magic Flute
1975
as Man in Audience (uncredited)

… But Film Is My Mistress
2010
as Self

One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich
1999
as Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
1988
as Self

Visions of Light
1992
as Self
Foreign Filmmakers in Hollywood
1989
as Self

The Making of Fanny and Alexander
1984
as Self

Moscow Elegy
1987
as Self

Ingmar Bergman
1972
as Self

Lighting
1988
as Self
Let Me See
2012
as Self

Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography
1990
as Self

The Making of Autumn Sonata
1978
as Self

Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie
1963
as Self

I Am Curious, Film
1995
as Self

A Look at Liv
1979
as Self
Silence! Cameras! The Magic Flute!
1975
as Self

Foto: Sven Nykvist
1973
as Self
About Sven Nykvist
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 gre… With 21 credits spanning from 1963 to 2012, Sven Nykvist has appeared in 21 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sven Nykvist Movies
- Lumière & Company (1995) — as (segment "Liv Ullman")
- Light Keeps Me Company (2000) — as Self
- The Ox (1991) — as Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)
- The Magic Flute (1975) — as Man in Audience (uncredited)
- … But Film Is My Mistress (2010) — as Self
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