The Vocation
Kallelsen
“Sven Nykvist's missionary father in Africa”
Synopsis
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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Vocation (1973)-clip
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sven Nykvist
- Screenplay & Story
- Sven Nykvist
- Original Title
- Kallelsen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Cinematograph AB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sven Nykvist
Sven Nykvist
Sven Nykvist
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Sven Nykvist
Director
Sven Nykvist
Writer
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
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What is The Vocation about?
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.
Who directed The Vocation?
The Vocation was directed by Sven Nykvist.
Who stars in The Vocation?
The principal cast of The Vocation includes Erland Josephson, Harriet Andersson, Sean Connery, Liv Ullmann.
When was The Vocation released and how long is it?
The Vocation was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 30m.