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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 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.
Career
Stats
- Credits
- 3
- 3 productions
- Active
- 1966–1978
- 2 decades
Highlights
Known for
Career
Filmography
| Production | Year | Role | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Autumn Sonata | 1978 | Director of Photography | — |
 | Scenes from a Marriage | 1974 | Director of Photography | — |
 | Persona | 1966 | Director of Photography | — |
Network
Frequent collaborators
People who have worked on the most productions alongside Sven Nykvist.
