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Sven Nykvist

Dec 03, 1922 - Sep 20, 2006 (83 years old) in Moheda, Kronobergs län, Sweden

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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The Magic Flute
Man in Audience (uncredited)
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Lumière & Company
(segment "Liv Ullman")
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Light Keeps Me Company
Self
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… But Film Is My Mistress
Self
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The Ox
Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)
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Visions of Light
Self
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Ingmar Bergman
Self
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Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Self
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One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich
Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)
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Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie
Self

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