The Vocation
“Sven Nykvist's missionary father in Africa”
1974•30m•9.0•Released
Documentary
Sven Nykvist, best known as Ingmar Bergman cinematographer, made this film as a tribute to his father who was a missionary in Kongo in the early 20th century. The story of his father Gustav Natanael Nykvist is told through his own photos, letters, and films. Director & cinematographer: Sven Nykvist. Narrators in the English dubbed version: Liv Ullmann & Sean Connery. Produced by Ingmar Bergman (Cinematograph AB). Digitally restored in 2022.
Director
Sven Nykvist
Writer
Sven Nykvist
Languages
Swedish
Studio
Cinematograph AB
Cast
Erland Josephson
Narrator (voice)
Harriet Andersson
Narrator (voice)
Sean Connery
Narrator (voice)
Liv Ullmann
Narrator (voice)
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