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The Vocation

The Vocation (1974)

April. 02,1974

6.2

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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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Cast

Erland Josephson as Narrator (voice)

[2021] Szenen einer Ehe [2006] Bergman Island [2004] Fanny & Alexander: A Bergman Tapestry [2003] Now [2001] Faithless [1995] Ulysses' Gaze

Harriet Andersson as Narrator (voice)

[2022] Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer [2021] Donner - Private [2004] Dogville [2004] Dogville Confessions [1998] Längtans blåa blomma [1991] Ålder okänd

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Reviews

Lovesusti

1974/04/02

The Worst Film Ever

Jeanskynebu

1974/04/03

the audience applauded

Gurlyndrobb

1974/04/04

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

filippaberry84

1974/04/05

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.