Sven Nykvist
Born December 03, 1922 (Age: 103)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
Let Me See
2012
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as Self
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Age: 89
Light Keeps Me Company
2000
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as Self
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Age: 77
Visions of Light
1992
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as Self
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Age: 69
The Ox
1991
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as Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 68
Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography
1990
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as Self
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Age: 67
No Image
Foreign Filmmakers in Hollywood
1989
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as Self
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Age: 66
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
1988
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as Self
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Age: 65
Lighting
1988
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as Self
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Age: 65
Moscow Elegy
1987
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as Self
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Age: 64
The Making of Autumn Sonata
1978
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as Self
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Age: 55
Foto: Sven Nykvist
1973
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as Self
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Age: 51
Ingmar Bergman
1972
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as Self
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Age: 49
Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie
1963
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as Self
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Age: 40