africa,missionary,congo

The Vocation (1974)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Sven Nykvist
  • Profile picture of Erland Josephson
    Narrator (voice) Erland Josephson
  • Profile picture of Harriet Andersson
    Narrator (voice) Harriet Andersson
  • Profile picture of Sean Connery
    Narrator (voice) Sean Connery
  • Profile picture of Liv Ullmann
    Narrator (voice) Liv Ullmann

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Keywords

  • africa
  • missionary
  • congo