CinemaOSMovie · 1974 · 0h 30m

The Vocation

Sven Nykvist's missionary father in Africa

90%(1)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed bySven Nykvist

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 30m
Language
SV
Released
April 2, 1974
Studios
Cinematograph AB

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Vocation (1973)-clip

Vocation (1973)-clip

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4 credited
Starring
Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Narrator (voice)

Harriet Andersson

Harriet Andersson

Narrator (voice)

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Narrator (voice)

Liv Ullmann

Liv Ullmann

Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Sven Nykvist
Sven Nykvist
Written by
Sven Nykvist
Sven Nykvist

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