The Vocation

Sven Nykvist's missionary father in Africa

The Vocation — Plot

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.

• Release date
• April 2, 1974
• Runtime
• 30 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Sven Nykvist

The Vocation — Cast

Erland Josephson Narrator (voice) Harriet Andersson Narrator (voice) Sean Connery Narrator (voice) Liv Ullmann Narrator (voice)