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The Vocation

The Vocation

# Sven Nykvist's missionary father in Africa
Documentary
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: Swedish
📆 Date Released: 1974-04-02
⌚ Running Time: 30 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 9.0

Beloved Cast

Erland Josephson original image
Narrator (voice)
Erland Josephson
Harriet Andersson original image
Narrator (voice)
Harriet Andersson

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