Sven Nykvist
Camera
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Sven Nykvist
Filmography
Acting (22)
2012
Let Me Seeas Self
2010
… But Film Is My Mistressas Self
6.3
2000
Light Keeps Me Companyas Self
7.9
1999
One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevichas Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)
7.5
1995
Lumière & Companyas (segment "Liv Ullman")
6.4
1995
I Am Curious, Filmas Self
4.2
1992
Visions of Lightas Self
7.0
1991
The Oxas Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)
6.5
1990
1989
1988
Directed by Andrei Tarkovskyas Self
7.6
1988
Lightingas Self
9.0
1987
Moscow Elegyas Self
6.5
1984
6.9
1979
A Look at Livas Self
10.0
1978
The Making of Autumn Sonataas Self
7.0
1975
The Magic Fluteas Man in Audience (uncredited)
7.1
1975
6.0
1973
Foto: Sven Nykvistas Self
1972
Ingmar Bergmanas Self
6.2
1972
1963
Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movieas Self
7.3
Production & Directing (147)
2003
Kärlekens mirakelDirector of Photography
2000
Light Keeps Me CompanyDirector of Photography
7.9
1998
Curtain CallDirector of Photography
5.1
1998
CelebrityDirector of Photography
6.0
1996
Private ConfessionsDirector of Photography
6.1
1995
Lumière & CompanyDirector of Photography
6.4
1995
Kristin LavransdatterDirector of Photography
4.8
1995
Something to Talk AboutDirector of Photography
5.6
1994
Mixed NutsDirector of Photography
5.4
1994
With HonorsDirector of Photography
6.7
1994
Only YouDirector of Photography
6.7
1993
What's Eating Gilbert GrapeDirector of Photography
7.7
1993
Sleepless in SeattleDirector of Photography
6.7
1992
ChaplinDirector of Photography
7.4
1991
The OxDirector
6.5
1991
The OxDirector of Photography
6.5
1991
The OxWriter
6.5
1991
Buster's BedroomDirector of Photography
4.3
1989
Crimes and MisdemeanorsDirector of Photography
7.4
1989
New York StoriesDirector of Photography
6.2
1988
Another WomanDirector of Photography
6.8
1988
KatinkaDirector of Photography
4.7
1988
The Unbearable Lightness of BeingDirector of Photography
6.8
1986
The SacrificeDirector of Photography
7.7
1986
Nobody's ChildDirector of Photography
7.4
1986
Dream LoverDirector of Photography
4.4
1985
Agnes of GodDirector of Photography
6.3
1984
After the RehearsalDirector of Photography
6.9
1984
Swann in LoveDirector of Photography
5.6
1983
Star 80Director of Photography
6.5
1983
The Tragedy of CarmenDirector of Photography
8.0
1982
Fanny and AlexanderDirector of Photography
7.8
1982
Cannery RowDirector of Photography
5.9
1981
The Postman Always Rings TwiceDirector of Photography
6.5
1980
From the Life of the MarionettesDirector of Photography
7.3
1980
Willie & PhilDirector of Photography
4.6
1980
Marmalade RevolutionDirector of Photography
6.5
1980
Marmalade RevolutionProducer
6.5
1979
Starting OverDirector of Photography
6.4
1979
HurricaneDirector of Photography
4.7
1978
King of the GypsiesDirector of Photography
5.9
1978
Autumn SonataDirector of Photography
8.0
1978
Pretty BabyDirector of Photography
7.0
1978
One on OneDirector
7.0
1978
One on OneDirector of Photography
7.0
1977
The Serpent's EggDirector of Photography
6.2
1976
The Dance of the Damned WomenDirector of Photography
6.9
1976
The TenantDirector of Photography
7.6
1976
Face to FaceDirector of Photography
7.2
1975
The Magic FluteDirector of Photography
7.1
1975
Black MoonDirector of Photography
6.0
1975
Monismanien 1995Director of Photography
10.0
1975
Georginas GründeDirector of Photography
8.0
1974
RansomDirector of Photography
5.5
1974
Scenes from a MarriageDirector of Photography
8.0
1974
The DoveDirector of Photography
6.7
1974
The VocationDirector
9.0
1974
The VocationWriter
9.0
1974
The VocationDirector of Photography
9.0
1972
Cries and WhispersDirector of Photography
7.9
1972
A Free WomanDirector of Photography
6.6
1972
SiddharthaDirector of Photography
6.0
1971
LockfågelnDirector of Photography
3.7
1971
The TouchDirector of Photography
5.9
1971
The Last RunDirector of Photography
6.5
1971
Karpfs KarriereDirector of Photography
7.0
1970
One Day in the Life of Ivan DenisovichDirector of Photography
6.7
1970
First LoveDirector of Photography
5.5
1970
Fårö DocumentDirector of Photography
7.0
1969
The Passion of AnnaDirector of Photography
7.4
1969
The RiteDirector of Photography
6.9
1969
An-MagrittDirector of Photography
6.8
1968
ShameDirector of Photography
7.5
1968
Hour of the WolfDirector of Photography
7.4
1967
Bränt barnDirector of Photography
4.0
1967
RoseannaDirector of Photography
6.0
1966
PersonaDirector of Photography
8.1
1965
LianbronDirector
10.0
1964
Loving CouplesDirector of Photography
5.9
1964
To LoveDirector of Photography
5.8
1964
The DressDirector of Photography
9.0
1964
All These WomenDirector of Photography
6.1
1963
Prins hatt under jordenDirector of Photography
9.0
1963
The SilenceDirector of Photography
7.5
1963
Winter LightDirector of Photography
7.9
1962
Snow White and the Seven JugglersDirector of Photography
6.4
1962
Hans Brinker, or the Silver SkatesDirector of Photography
7.8
1961
Lita på mej, älskling!Director of Photography
6.0
1961
Murder PartyDirector of Photography
9.0
1961
Through a Glass DarklyDirector of Photography
7.8
1961
The Marriage of Mr. MississippiDirector of Photography
5.5
1961
A Matter of MoralsDirector of Photography
10.0
1961
Africa and SchweitzerDirector of Photography
1960
The JudgeDirector of Photography
6.0
1960
LampenfieberDirector of Photography
8.0
1960
The Virgin SpringDirector of Photography
7.8
1959
Får jag låna din fru?Director of Photography
6.3
1959
Der Engel, der seine Harfe versetzteDirector of Photography
9.5
1958
LailaDirector of Photography
7.0
1958
The Lady in BlackDirector of Photography
5.8
1957
A Girl of SolbakkenDirector of Photography
7.5
1957
Guest at One's Own HomeDirector of Photography
8.0
1957
A Dreamer's JourneyDirector of Photography
7.0
1956
Den tappre soldaten JönssonDirector of Photography
8.0
1956
Girl in TailsDirector of Photography
8.0
1956
GorillaDirector of Photography
7.0
1956
GorillaDirector
7.0
1956
Children of the NightDirector of Photography
1956
A Short Film About a DachshundDirector
1956
1956
Laughing in the SunshineDirector of Photography
9.0
1955
Den underbara lögnenDirector of Photography
10.0
1955
Sista ringenDirector of Photography
9.0
1955
Darling of MineDirector of Photography
6.7
1954
Salka ValkaDirector of Photography
6.0
1954
Karin MånsdotterDirector of Photography
6.0
1954
Storm over TjuröDirector of Photography
6.3
1953
Sawdust and TinselDirector of Photography
7.3
1953
The Road to KlockrikeDirector of Photography
4.3
1953
BarabbasDirector of Photography
6.6
1952
Under Södra korsetDirector
10.0
1952
Under Södra korsetWriter
10.0
1952
Under Södra korsetProducer
10.0
1952
Under Södra korsetDirector of Photography
10.0
1952
När syrenerna blommaDirector of Photography
7.0
1952
Reverence for LifeDirector
1952
Reverence for LifeWriter
1952
Reverence for LifeDirector of Photography
1950
Rågens rikeDirector of Photography
9.0
1950
Loffe blir polisDirector of Photography
7.0
1950
The Land Below the EquatorDirector
1950
The Land Below the EquatorDirector of Photography
1949
Lång-Lasse i DelsboDirector of Photography
7.5
1949
SjösalavårDirector of Photography
10.0
1947
Maj på MalöDirector of Photography
6.0
1947
A City with Tradition: A Film about LundDirector of Photography
1947
Lazy LenaDirector of Photography
8.0
1946
Saltstänk och krutgubbarDirector of Photography
5.0
1945
13 ChairsDirector of Photography
6.5
1945
Gomorron Bill!Director of Photography
6.0
1945
The ChildrenDirector of Photography
6.0
1943
I mörkaste SmålandDirector of Photography
7.0
1943
The Key to the Baltic SeaDirector of Photography
1943
A Stockholm SilhouetteDirector of Photography
1942
General von DöbelnCamera Technician
6.3
1941
En fattig miljonär"B" Camera Operator
7.0
1941
En kvinna ombordStill Photographer
5.7