Sven Nykvist, Stockholm, Sweden, 1995
copyright Piotr Jaxa - photo from the collection "Cinematographers - Poets of Filmlight"
Welcome to the first installment of a mini-series celebrating some of the world’s greatest cinematographers.
I was rooting around on the net a few weeks back when I discovered this website. It is with the kind permission of Piotr Jaxa that a few of his portraits will be presented here for your enjoyment. I have also included some selected stills highlighting the artistry of the men featured.
Fanny & Alexander, 1982
Cries and Whispers, 1972
Winter Light, 1962
Autumn Sonata, 1978
Through a Glass Darkly, 1961
Fabulous shot from Winter Light. Nykvist had an unerring eye for the transcendental in the everyday...
ReplyDeleteyes. "Winter Light" may be my favorite B&W cinematography. it's certainly on a very short list with Joe McDonald's work on "My Darling Clementine" ,and Gordon Willis on "Manhattan"
ReplyDeleteHe was a wonderful cinematographer.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know Nykvist had passed until I checked out the film bloggers this morning.
Thanks for posting Jeff and looking forward to the series.
It's sort of spooky that I posted this on Tuesday, and he died on Wednesday.
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