The Vocation

"Sven Nykvist's missionary father in Africa"

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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Release Date

April 2, 1974

Status

Released

Original Title

Kallelsen

Runtime

30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Swedish

Production Companies

Cinematograph AB