Sven Nykvist
December 3, 1922 (102 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
Credits
- 2012 ·Let Me Seeas Self
- 2010 ·… But Film Is My Mistressas Self
- 2000 ·Light Keeps Me Companyas Self
- 1999 ·One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevichas Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)
- 1995 ·Lumière & Companyas (segment "Liv Ullman")
- 1995 ·I Am Curious, Filmas Self
- 1992 ·Visions of Lightas Self
- 1991 ·The Oxas Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)
- 1990 ·Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenographyas Self
- 1989 ·Foreign Filmmakers in Hollywoodas Self
- 1988 ·Directed by Andrei Tarkovskyas Self
- 1988 ·Lightingas Self
- 1987 ·Moscow Elegyas Self
- 1984 ·The Making of Fanny and Alexanderas Self
- 1979 ·A Look at Livas Self
- 1978 ·The Making of Autumn Sonataas Self
- 1975 ·The Magic Fluteas Man in Audience (uncredited)
- 1975 ·Silence! Cameras! The Magic Flute!as Self
- 1973 ·Foto: Sven Nykvistas Self
- 1972 ·Ingmar Bergmanas Self
- 1963 ·Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movieas Self