Sven Nykvist

Sven Nykvist (born 3 December, 1922 in Moheda, Kronobergs län, Sweden) is a Swedish cinematographer known especially for his work with director Ingmar Bergman. His work is generally noted for its naturalistic and simplistic qualities.

Selected Filmography

• What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
• Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
• Chaplin (1992)
• Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
• New York Stories (1989) (segment "Oedipus Wrecks")
• The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)
• Fanny and Alexander (1982) (Fanny och Alexander) (won Academy Award for Best Cinematography)
• From the Life of the Marionettes (1980) (Aus dem Leben der Marionetten)
• Autumn Sonata (1978) (Höstsonaten)
• The Serpent's Egg (1977) (Das Schlangenei)
• The Magic Flute (1975) (Trollflöjten)
• Scenes from a Marriage (1973) (Scener ur ett äktenskap)
• Cries and Whispers (1973) (Viskningar och rop) (won Academy Award for Best Cinematography)
• The Touch (1971) (Beröringen)
• The Passion of Anna (1969) (En Passion)
• Hour of the Wolf (1968) (Vargtimmen)
• Shame (1968) (Skammen)
• Persona (1966)
• Winter Light (1963) (Nattvardsgästerna)
• The Silence (1963) (Tystnaden)
• Through a Glass Darkly (1961) (Såsom i en spegel)
• The Virgin Spring (1960) (Jungfrukällan)
• Sawdust and Tinsel (1953)