Sven Nykvist

Birth Name:

Sven Vilhem Nykvist

Birth Place:

Moheda, Kronobergs Ian, Sweden

Profession

Cinematographer, Director, Actor, Producer, Writer

In 1990, he served as a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival
In 1996, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ASC
Was the first European cinematographer to join the American Society of Cinematographers
Studied for a year at the Municipal School for Photographers in Stockholm before entering the film industry at age 19
Quote: "Light is with you - you do not have to feel you are alone․"
Often worked on films alongside famed director Ingmar Bergman
Was widely recognized for using light to create a sense of mood or emotion

1968NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1969NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1971NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1973NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
1974Oscar - Best Cinematography:Winner
1974BAFTA Film Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1976César - Best Cinematography (Meilleure photographie):Winner
1978LAFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1983Best Cinematography AwardWinner
1983LAFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
1983NYFCC Award - Best Cinematographer:Nominated
1984Oscar - Best Cinematography:Winner
1984BAFTA Film Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
1986Best Artistic ContributionWinner
1986Best Director of PhotographyWinner
1988Best Cinematography AwardNominated
1988LAFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1988NYFCC Award - Best Cinematographer:Nominated
1989Oscar - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1989ASC Award - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases:Nominated
1989BSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
1989Independent Spirit Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
1989NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1992Best Cinematography AwardNominated
1992Un Certain Regard AwardNominated
1992Guldbagge - Best Cinematography (Bästa foto):Nominated
1995Golden FrogNominated
2000Golden Slate - Best Cinematography:Nominated

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