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Girl with a Pearl Earring

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Discover the mystery behind the legend.

20036.61h 41m

Overview

This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

Directed by Peter Webber
Written by Tracy Chevalier, Olivia Hetreed
Produced by Anand Tucker, Andy Paterson
Box OfficeBudget: $10.5MRevenue: $33.0M

Top Cast

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Griet

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Johannes Vermeer

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Pieter Van Ruijven

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Pieter

Judy Parfitt

Judy Parfitt

Maria Thins

Essie Davis

Essie Davis

Catharina Bolnes Vermeer

Joanna Scanlan

Joanna Scanlan

Tanneke

Gabrielle Reidy

Gabrielle Reidy

Griet's Mother

Chris McHallem

Chris McHallem

Griet's Father

Alakina Mann

Alakina Mann

Cornelia Vermeer

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookpaintingbutcherpainterbiographyhollandmaidperiod dramaearring17th centurydutch historyyear 1665

About Girl with a Pearl Earring

Girl with a Pearl Earring is a drama, romance film released in 2003 exploring themes of based on novel or book, painting, butcher, painter, biography, holland. Directed by Peter Webber, it stars Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson. This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

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