The Vocation 1974

Sven Nykvist's missionary father in Africa

The Vocation

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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.

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Erland Josephson

Narrator (voice)

Harriet Andersson

Narrator (voice)

Homepage https://www.cinematograph.se/play.html
Release Date 1974-04-02
Runtime 30m
Director Sven Nykvist
Producer
Writer Sven Nykvist