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Sven Nykvist

Sven Nykvist

Camera • 1922-12-03 • 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.

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Scenes from a Marriage8.1

Scenes from a Marriage

1973

Fanny and Alexander8.3

Fanny and Alexander

1984

What's Eating Gilbert Grape7.7

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

1993

Sleepless in Seattle6.7

Sleepless in Seattle

1993

Persona8.1

Persona

1966

The Tenant7.6

The Tenant

1976

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