Sven Nykvist quotes

Sven Nykvist quotes

last updated: November 28, 2023

“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

#Fall Quotes #Dark Quotes #Light Quotes
“Images, not words, capture feelings in faces; nothing can ruin the atmosphere as easily as too much light.”
-- Sven Nykvist

#Light Quotes #Feelings Quotes #Atmosphere Quotes
“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

#Needs Quotes #Littles Quotes #Technique Quotes
“Sometimes, I think having less money can lead to more artistry.”
-- Sven Nykvist

#Thinking Quotes #Sometimes Quotes #Artistry Quotes

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