Cinematographer · director · screenwriter
Sven Nykvist
Died in 2006, aged 83 · born in Moheda
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Key films
All films, 134
Newest first
- 2003Kärlekens mirakel, Cinematography.
- 2000
Light Keeps Me Company, Cinematography. - 1998
Celebrity, Cinematography. 
Curtain Call, Cinematography. - 1996
Private Confessions, Cinematography. - 1995
Something to Talk About, Cinematography. 
Lumière & Company, (segment "Liv Ullman"), actor, cinematography. 
Kristin Lavransdatter, Cinematography. - 1994
Only You, Cinematography. 
With Honors, Cinematography.
Show the other 124From Mixed Nuts (1994) to The Key to the Baltic Sea (1943)
- 1994
Mixed Nuts, Cinematography. - 1993
What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Cinematography. 
Sleepless in Seattle, Cinematography. - 1992
Chaplin, Cinematography. - 1991
The Ox, Shop Owner (voice), actor, directing, cinematography, writing. 
Buster's Bedroom, Cinematography. - 1989
Crimes and Misdemeanors, Cinematography. 
New York Stories, Cinematography. - 1988
The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Cinematography. 
Another Woman, Cinematography. 
Katinka, Cinematography. - 1986
The Sacrifice, Cinematography. 
Dream Lover, Cinematography. 
Nobody's Child, Cinematography. - 1985
Agnes of God, Cinematography. - 1984
Fanny and Alexander, Cinematography · 4 eps.. 
After the Rehearsal, Cinematography. 
Swann in Love, Cinematography. - 1983
Star 80, Cinematography. 
The Tragedy of Carmen, Cinematography. - 1982
Fanny and Alexander, Cinematography. 
Cannery Row, Cinematography. - 1981
The Postman Always Rings Twice, Cinematography. - 1980
From the Life of the Marionettes, Cinematography. 
Willie & Phil, Cinematography. 
Marmalade Revolution, Cinematography, producing. - 1979
Starting Over, Cinematography. 
Hurricane, Cinematography. - 1978
Autumn Sonata, Cinematography. 
Pretty Baby, Cinematography. 
King of the Gypsies, Cinematography. 
One on One, Directing, cinematography. - 1977
The Serpent's Egg, Cinematography. - 1976
The Tenant, Cinematography. 
Face to Face, Cinematography. 
The Dance of the Damned Women, Cinematography. 
Face to Face, Cinematography · 4 eps.. - 1975
Black Moon, Cinematography. 
The Magic Flute, Man in Audience, actor, cinematography. - Georginas Gründe, Cinematography.
Monismanien 1995, Cinematography. - 1974
Scenes from a Marriage, Cinematography. 
NOVA, Cinematography · 1 ep.. 
Ransom, Cinematography. 
The Dove, Cinematography. 
The Vocation, Directing, writing, cinematography. - 1973
Scenes from a Marriage, Cinematography · 6 eps.. - 1972
Cries and Whispers, Cinematography. 
Siddhartha, Cinematography. 
A Free Woman, Cinematography. - 1971
The Touch, Cinematography. 
The Last Run, Cinematography. 
Lockfågeln, Cinematography. 
Karpfs Karriere, Cinematography. - 1970
Fårö Document, Cinematography. 
First Love, Cinematography. 
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, Cinematography. - 1969
The Passion of Anna, Cinematography. 
The Rite, Cinematography. 
An-Magritt, Cinematography. - 1968
Hour of the Wolf, Cinematography. 
Shame, Cinematography. - 1967
Roseanna, Cinematography. 
Bränt barn, Cinematography. - 1966
Persona, Cinematography. - 1965
Lianbron, Directing. - 1964
All These Women, Cinematography. 
Loving Couples, Cinematography. - To Love, Cinematography.
The Dress, Cinematography. - 1963
Winter Light, Cinematography. 
The Silence, Cinematography. 
Prins hatt under jorden, Cinematography. - 1962
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates, Cinematography. 
Snow White and the Seven Jugglers, Cinematography. - 1961
Through a Glass Darkly, Cinematography. 
The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi, Cinematography. 
Murder Party, Cinematography. 
Lita på mej, älskling!, Cinematography. - A Matter of Morals, Cinematography.
- Africa and Schweitzer, Cinematography.
- 1960
The Virgin Spring, Cinematography. 
The Judge, Cinematography. 
Lampenfieber, Cinematography. - 1959
Der Engel, der seine Harfe versetzte, Cinematography. 
Får jag låna din fru?, Cinematography. - 1958
The Lady in Black, Cinematography. 
Laila, Cinematography. - 1957
Guest at One's Own Home, Cinematography. - A Girl of Solbakken, Cinematography.
A Dreamer's Journey, Cinematography. - 1956
Gorilla, Cinematography, directing. 
Den tappre soldaten Jönsson, Cinematography. - Girl in Tails, Cinematography.
- Laughing in the Sunshine, Cinematography.
- Children of the Night, Cinematography.
- A Short Film About a Dachshund, Directing, writing.
- 1955
Darling of Mine, Cinematography. - Den underbara lögnen, Cinematography.
Sista ringen, Cinematography. - 1954
Salka Valka, Cinematography. 
Storm over Tjurö, Cinematography. 
Karin Månsdotter, Cinematography. - 1953
Sawdust and Tinsel, Cinematography. 
Barabbas, Cinematography. 
The Road to Klockrike, Cinematography. - 1952
När syrenerna blomma, Cinematography. 
Under Södra korset, Directing, writing, producing, cinematography. - Reverence for Life, Directing, writing, cinematography.
- 1950Rågens rike, Cinematography.
Loffe blir polis, Cinematography. - The Land Below the Equator, Directing, cinematography.
- 1949
Lång-Lasse i Delsbo, Cinematography. 
Sjösalavår, Cinematography. - 1947Maj på Malö, Cinematography.
Lazy Lena, Cinematography. 
A City with Tradition: A Film about Lund, Cinematography. - 1946
Saltstänk och krutgubbar, Cinematography. - 1945
The Children, Cinematography. 
Gomorron Bill!, Cinematography. 
13 Chairs, Cinematography. - 1943
I mörkaste Småland, Cinematography. - A Stockholm Silhouette, Cinematography.
- The Key to the Baltic Sea, Cinematography.
As himself: 19 appearances
documentaries, making-of films
Filmography: TMDB.
Who was Sven Nykvist?
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.
Biography: TMDB.
At a glance
- Born
- December 3, 1922
- Died
- September 20, 2006 (age 83)
- Place of birth
- Moheda, Kronobergs län, Sweden
Facts: TMDB.
Online
Sven Nykvist’s career in numbers
- roles: 130 films and 4 series
- 134
- TV episodes
- 15
- years behind the camera, since 1943
- 83
- top rated: “Persona” (TMDB)
- 8.1
- films as director
- 9
Genres of his features
- drama72%
- comedy25%
- romance21%
- documentary9%
- crime6%
Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 130 features. One film can have several genres.
Regular collaborators of Sven Nykvist
Counted from TMDB casts and crews.
Frequently asked questions about Sven Nykvist
What has Sven Nykvist been in?
Among others: “What's Eating Gilbert Grape”, “Sleepless in Seattle”, and “Persona”.
What films has Sven Nykvist directed?
9 features, including “The Ox” (1991), “One on One” (1978), “The Vocation” (1974), “Lianbron” (1965), and “Gorilla” (1956).
Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 14, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku