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Sven Nykvist

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Additional Credits
Born December 3, 1922Died September 20, 2006 (83 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Celebrity
  • Nobody's Child

Known For

  • Fanny and Alexander
  • The Unbearable Lightness of Being
  • Cries & Whispers
  • The Sacrifice
  • The Ox
  • Marmeladupproret
  • One and One
  • Images from the Playground
  • Gorilla Safari
  • The Vocation

Filmography

2009
1995
Lumière and Company · as (segment "liv Ullman")
1991
The Ox · as Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)
1975
The Magic Flute · as Man In Audience (uncredited)

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