Sven Nykvist

Also known as Sven Vilhem Nykvist

Swedish cinematographer and film director (1922-2006)

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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…

Known for

Let Me See — Self2012
… But Film Is My Mistress — Self2010
Light Keeps Me Company — Self2000
One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich — Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)1999
I Am Curious, Film — Self1995
Lumière & Company — (segment "Liv Ullman")1995
Visions of Light — Self1992
The Ox — Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)1991

Article

Sven Vilhem Nykvist ( Swedish pronunciation: [svɛn ˈvɪ̌lːhɛlm ˈnŷːkvɪst]; 3 December 1922 – 20 September 2006) was a Swedish cinematographer and filmmaker, best known for his collaboration with directors Ingmar Bergman and Woody Allen.

Often considered to be one of the greatest cinematographers of all time, his work is generally noted for its naturalism and simplicity. He also won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Cries and Whispers (1972) and Fanny and Alexander (1982).