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.

Known for

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… But Film Is My Mistress

2010 ⭐ 6.3

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Light Keeps Me Company

2000 ⭐ 7.9

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One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich

1999 ⭐ 7.2

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Lumière & Company

1995 ⭐ 6.3

Career timeline

2010

… But Film Is My Mistress

Self · 2010

⭐ 6.3

2000

Light Keeps Me Company Notable

Self · 2000

⭐ 7.9

1999

One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich Notable

Self - Cinematographer of 'Off · 1999

⭐ 7.2

1995

Lumière & Company

(segment "Liv Ullman") · 1995

⭐ 6.3

I Am Curious, Film

Self · 1995

⭐ 4.2

1992

Visions of Light Notable

Self · 1992

⭐ 7.1

1991

The Ox

Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited · 1991

⭐ 6.5

1990

Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography

Self · 1990

1988

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky Notable

Self · 1988

⭐ 7.6

Lighting Notable

Self · 1988

⭐ 9.0

1987

Moscow Elegy

Self · 1987

⭐ 6.3

1984

The Making of Fanny and Alexander

Self · 1984

⭐ 6.9

1978

The Making of Autumn Sonata Notable

Self · 1978

⭐ 7.0

1975

The Magic Flute Notable

Man in Audience (uncredited) · 1975

⭐ 7.2

1973

Foto: Sven Nykvist

Self · 1973

1972

Ingmar Bergman

Self · 1972

⭐ 6.2

1963

Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie Notable

Self · 1963

⭐ 7.3

Frequently appears with

Ingmar Bergman

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Liv Ullmann

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Woody Allen

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Olivier Assayas

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Erland Josephson

Narrator (voice)

Melinda Kinnaman

Narrator (voice)

Rikard Wolff

Narrator (voice)

Full filmography

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… But Film Is My Mistress

2010 ⭐ 6.3

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Light Keeps Me Company

2000 ⭐ 7.9

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One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich

1999 ⭐ 7.2

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Lumière & Company

1995 ⭐ 6.3

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I Am Curious, Film

1995 ⭐ 4.2

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Visions of Light

1992 ⭐ 7.1

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The Ox

1991 ⭐ 6.5

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Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography

1990

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Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

1988 ⭐ 7.6

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Lighting

1988 ⭐ 9.0

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Moscow Elegy

1987 ⭐ 6.3

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The Making of Fanny and Alexander

1984 ⭐ 6.9

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The Making of Autumn Sonata

1978 ⭐ 7.0

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The Magic Flute

1975 ⭐ 7.2

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Foto: Sven Nykvist

1973

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Ingmar Bergman

1972 ⭐ 6.2

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Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie

1963 ⭐ 7.3