Sven Nykvist

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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.

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2012
Let Me See
Movie Self
2010
… But Film Is My Mistress
Movie Self
2003
Kärlekens mirakel
Movie Director of Photography
2000
Light Keeps Me Company
Movie Self
1999
One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich
Movie Self - Cinematographer of 'Offret' (uncredited)
1998
Curtain Call
Movie Director of Photography
1998
Celebrity
Movie Director of Photography
1996
Private Confessions
Movie Director of Photography
1995
Lumière & Company
Movie (segment "Liv Ullman")
1995
I Am Curious, Film
Movie Self
1995
Kristin Lavransdatter
Movie Director of Photography
1995
Something to Talk About
Movie Director of Photography
1994
Mixed Nuts
Movie Director of Photography
1994
With Honors
Movie Director of Photography
1994
Only You
Movie Director of Photography
1993
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Movie Director of Photography