Sven Nykvist Quotes & Sayings

Sometimes, I think having less money can lead to more artistry. — Sven Nykvist

Light can be gentle, dangerous, dreamlike, bare, living, dead, misty, clear, hot, dark, violet, springlike, falling, straight, sensual, limited, poisonous, calm and soft. — Sven Nykvist

Sometimes I feel ashamed at my lack of interest in all the new techniques of modern filmmaking, but I prefer to work with as little equipment as possible. If I have a good lens and a steady camera, that's all I need. — Sven Nykvist

Images, not words, capture feelings in faces; nothing
can ruin the atmosphere as easily as too much light. — Sven Nykvist