Sven Nykvist

Known For

Camera

Born

Dec 03, 1922

Died

Sep 20, 2006

Place of Birth

Moheda, Kronobergs län, Sweden

Credits

155 titles

Sven Nykvist

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.

Known For

Filmography

2012

Let Me See

Self

Movie
2010

… But Film Is My Mistress

Self

Movie
2003

Kärlekens mirakel

Director of Photography

Movie
2000

Light Keeps Me Company

Self

Movie
1999

One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich

Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)

Movie
1998

Curtain Call

Director of Photography

Movie
1998

Celebrity

Director of Photography

Movie
1996

Private Confessions

Director of Photography

Movie
1995

Lumière & Company

(segment "Liv Ullman")

Movie
1995

I Am Curious, Film

Self

Movie
1995

Kristin Lavransdatter

Director of Photography

Movie
1995

Something to Talk About

Director of Photography

Movie
1994

Mixed Nuts

Director of Photography

Movie
1994

With Honors

Director of Photography

Movie
1994

Only You

Director of Photography

Movie
1993

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Director of Photography

Movie
1993

Sleepless in Seattle

Director of Photography

Movie
1992

Chaplin

Director of Photography

Movie
1992

Visions of Light

Self

Movie
1991

The Ox

Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1991

Buster's Bedroom

Director of Photography

Movie
1990

Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography

Self

Movie
1989

Crimes and Misdemeanors

Director of Photography

Movie
1989

New York Stories

Director of Photography

Movie
1989

Foreign Filmmakers in Hollywood

Self

Movie
1988

Another Woman

Director of Photography

Movie
1988

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

Self

Movie
1988

Katinka

Director of Photography

Movie
1988

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Director of Photography

Movie
1988

Lighting

Self

Movie
1987

Moscow Elegy

Self

Movie
1986

The Sacrifice

Director of Photography

Movie
1986

Nobody's Child

Director of Photography

Movie
1986

Dream Lover

Director of Photography

Movie
1985

Agnes of God

Director of Photography

Movie
1984

Fanny and Alexander

Director of Photography

Tv
1984

The Making of Fanny and Alexander

Self

Movie
1984

After the Rehearsal

Director of Photography

Movie
1984

Swann in Love

Director of Photography

Movie
1983

Star 80

Director of Photography

Movie
1983

The Tragedy of Carmen

Director of Photography

Movie
1982

Fanny and Alexander

Director of Photography

Movie
1982

Cannery Row

Director of Photography

Movie
1981

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Director of Photography

Movie
1980

From the Life of the Marionettes

Director of Photography

Movie
1980

Willie & Phil

Director of Photography

Movie
1980

Marmalade Revolution

Director of Photography

Movie
1979

Starting Over

Director of Photography

Movie
1979

Hurricane

Director of Photography

Movie
1979

A Look at Liv

Self

Movie