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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 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

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Self

Let Me See

2012

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Self

… But Film Is My Mistress

2010

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Self

Light Keeps Me Company

2000

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Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)

One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich

1999

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(segment "Liv Ullman")

Lumière & Company

1995

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Self

I Am Curious, Film

1995

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Self

Visions of Light

1992

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Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)

The Ox

1991

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Self

Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography

1990

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Self

Foreign Filmmakers in Hollywood

1989

Credits

Let Me See

as Self

2012

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… But Film Is My Mistress

as Self

2010

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Light Keeps Me Company

as Self

2000

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One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich

as Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)

1999

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Lumière & Company

as (segment "Liv Ullman")

1995

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I Am Curious, Film

as Self

1995

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Visions of Light

as Self

1992

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The Ox

as Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited)

1991

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Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography

as Self

1990

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Foreign Filmmakers in Hollywood

as Self

1989

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Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

as Self

1988

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Lighting

as Self

1988

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Moscow Elegy

as Self

1987

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The Making of Fanny and Alexander

as Self

1984

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A Look at Liv

as Self

1979

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The Magic Flute

as Man in Audience (uncredited)

1975

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Silence! Cameras! The Magic Flute!

as Self

1975

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Foto: Sven Nykvist

as Self

1973

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Ingmar Bergman

as Self

1972

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Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie

as Self

1963

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