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Sven Nykvist

Personal Info

Known For

Camera

Birthdate

1922-12-03

Day of Death

2006-09-20

Place of Birth

Moheda, Kronobergs län, Sweden

Sven Nykvist

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.

Filmography (21)

⭐ 0 Role: Self

Let Me See

2012
⭐ 6.3 Role: Self

… But Film Is My Mistress

2010
⭐ 7.9 Role: Self

Light Keeps Me Company

2000
⭐ 7.2 Role: Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)

One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich

1999
⭐ 6.3 Role: (segment "Liv Ullman")

Lumière & Company

1995
⭐ 4.2 Role: Self

I Am Curious, Film

1995
⭐ 7.0 Role: Self

Visions of Light

1992
⭐ 6.6 Role: Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)

The Ox

1991
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography

1990
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Foreign Filmmakers in Hollywood

1989
⭐ 7.6 Role: Self

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

1988
⭐ 9.0 Role: Self

Lighting

1988
⭐ 6.3 Role: Self

Moscow Elegy

1987
⭐ 6.9 Role: Self

The Making of Fanny and Alexander

1984
⭐ 10.0 Role: Self

A Look at Liv

1979