Sven Nykvist

Sven Vilhem Nykvist (; 3 December 1922 – 20 September 2006) was a Swedish cinematographer and filmmaker.

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. He is best known for his collaboration with director Ingmar Bergman. He won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for ''Cries and Whispers'' (1972) and ''Fanny and Alexander'' (1982). Nykvist also worked with Bergman on ''The Virgin Spring'' (1960), ''Through a Glass Darkly'' (1961), ''Winter Light'' (1963), ''Persona'' (1966), ''Cries and Whispers'' (1973), ''Scenes from a Marriage'' (1973), ''Face to Face'' (1978), and ''Autumn Sonata'' (1978).

Nykvist is also known for his collaboration with Woody Allen, working on films such as ''Another Woman'' (1988), ''Crimes and Misdemeanors'' (1989), and ''Celebrity'' (1998). His other film credits include ''The Tenant'' (1976), ''Agnes of God'' (1985), ''The Sacrifice'' (1986), ''The Unbearable Lightness of Being'' (1988), ''Chaplin'' (1992), ''Sleepless in Seattle'' (1993), and ''What's Eating Gilbert Grape'' (1993). Provided by Wikipedia