based on novel or book,painting,butcher,painter,biography,holland,maid,period drama,earring,17th century,dutch history,year 1665

Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

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Discover the mystery behind the legend.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Webber
  • Profile picture of Scarlett Johansson
    Griet Scarlett Johansson
  • Profile picture of Colin Firth
    Johannes Vermeer Colin Firth
  • Profile picture of Tom Wilkinson
    Pieter Van Ruijven Tom Wilkinson
  • Profile picture of Cillian Murphy
    Pieter Cillian Murphy
  • Profile picture of Judy Parfitt
    Maria Thins Judy Parfitt
  • Profile picture of Essie Davis
    Catharina Bolnes Vermeer Essie Davis
  • Profile picture of Joanna Scanlan
    Tanneke Joanna Scanlan
  • Profile picture of Gabrielle Reidy
    Griet's Mother Gabrielle Reidy

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • painting
  • butcher
  • painter
  • biography
  • holland
  • maid
  • period drama
  • earring
  • 17th century
  • dutch history
  • year 1665