
Known for
Cinematography
Born
December 3, 1922
Birthplace
Moheda, Kronobergs län, Sweden
Died
September 20, 2006 (aged 83)
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 th...
2012
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as Self
2003
Director of Photography
2000
as Self, Director of Photography
1999
as Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)
1998
Director of Photography
1998
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1996
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1995
as (segment "Liv Ullman"), Director of Photography
1995
as Self
1995
Director of Photography
1995
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1994
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1994
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1994
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1993
Director of Photography
1993
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1992
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1992
as Self
1991
as Shop Owner (voice) (uncredited), Director, Director of Photography, Writer
1991
Director of Photography
1990
1989
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1989
Director of Photography
1989