Movie·1974·0h 30m
The Vocation
Sven Nykvist's missionary father in Africa
Country
Sweden
Language
Swedish
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The Story
Original title: Kallelsen
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.
Cinematography
Sven Nykvist
Themes
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Cast
Erland Josephson
Narrator (voice)
Harriet Andersson
Narrator (voice)
Sean Connery
Narrator (voice)
Liv Ullmann
Narrator (voice)
// crew
Crew
Sven Nykvist
Director, Writer, Director of Photography
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