Sven Nykvist
Sven Nykvist | |
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Sven Nykvist on the cover of his book Vördnad för ljuset ("Reverence for the light"). 1997. | |
| Born | Sven Vilhem Nykvist 3 December 1922 |
| Died | 20 September 2006 (aged 83) |
| Years active | 1942–2001 |
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(m. 1952–1968)
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| Children | Carl-Gustaf Nykvist |
Sven Vilhem Nykvist (Swedish pronunciation: [svɛn ˈvɪ̌lːhɛlm ˈnŷːkvɪst]; 3 December 1922 – 20 September 2006) was a Swedish cinematographer and filmmaker, best known for his collaboration with directors Ingmar Bergman and Woody Allen.
Often considered to be one of the greatest cinematographers of all time, his work is generally noted for its naturalism and simplicity. He also won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Cries and Whispers (1972) and Fanny and Alexander (1982).