The Vocation
6.2
“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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Erland Josephson
Narrator (voice)
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Harriet Andersson
Narrator (voice)
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Sean Connery
Narrator (voice)
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Liv Ullmann
Narrator (voice)
Known for
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Sven Nykvist Director
First release December 1, 1973 · Produced in Sweden · Original title Kallelsen
Production
Cinematograph AB
Production
Sweden
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Languages
Original title
Kallelsen
Original language
Swedish
Spoken on screen
Swedish
Release dates
Sweden · December 1, 1973
TV
No release date listed for United States.
United Kingdom
April 2, 1974 · Theatrical
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