Sven Nykvist
Cinematographer, Film director
1922 – 2006
Who was Sven Nykvist?
Sven Vilhem Nykvist 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 in 1973 and Fanny and 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.
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- Born
- Dec 3, 1922
Moheda - Also known as
- The Master of Light
- Sven Vilhem Nykvist
- Parents
- Spouses
- Ulla Söderlind
(1952 - 1968) - Ulrika Nykvist
( - 1982)
- Ulla Söderlind
- Children
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Profession
- Education
- Municipal School for Photographers
- Died
- Sep 20, 2006
Stockholm
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on July 23, 2013
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