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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Sven Nykvist was an acclaimed Swedish master cinematographer celebrated for his long-term visual collaboration with Ingmar Bergman.
He is known for his Academy Award-winning cinematography on Cries and Whispers and Fanny and Alexander, defining the look of classic European cinema.
His work is characterized by a signature naturalism, simplicity, and profound psychological depth achieved through minimalist lighting.
