The Vocation (1974)
Original title: Kallelsen
“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.
The Vocation is a 1974 movie. Genres: Documentary. Directed by Sven Nykvist. Main cast: Erland Josephson, Harriet Andersson, Sean Connery, Liv Ullmann. Runtime: 30 minutes. Its average rating is 9.0 out of 10, from 1 votes.
Release dateApril 2, 1974
Runtime0 h 30 min
DirectorSven Nykvist
ScreenplaySven Nykvist
Original languageSV
IMDbtt21201190
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AfricaCongoMissionary
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