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Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
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Ratings: 7.0/10 from 33,941 users
Metascore:
72/100
Reviews: 273 user | 160 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Peter Webber |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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| Scarlett Johansson | ... | ||
| Tom Wilkinson | ... | ||
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Judy Parfitt | ... | |
| Cillian Murphy | ... | ||
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Joanna Scanlan | ... | |
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Chris McHallem | ... | |
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Gabrielle Reidy | ... | |
| Rollo Weeks | ... | ||
| Anna Popplewell | ... | ||
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Anaïs Nepper | ... | |
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Melanie Meyfroid | ... | |
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Nathan Nepper | ... | |
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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. Little is known about the girl in the painting, it is speculated that she was a maid who lived in the house of the painter along with his family and other servants, though there is no historical evidence . This masterful film attempts to recreate the mysterious girl's life. Griet, played by Scarlett Johansson, is a maid in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer, played by British actor Colin Firth. Vermeer's wealthy patron and sole means of support, Van Ruijven, commissions him to paint Griet with the intent that he will have her for himself before it is finished. She must somehow secretly pose for the crucial painting without the knowledge of Vermeer's wife... Written by thexotherxchris
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He had a vision no one saw as clearly as she. In a house where everything had its place, where every image had meaning, he gave her the power to see the light. She gave him a look that would last forever..... See more »Parents Guide:
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Lions Gate Films [United States] | Pathé Distribution [France] | Add/edit official sites »Language:
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La jeune fille à la perle See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$89,472 (USA) (14 December 2003) (7 Screens)Gross:
$11,634,362 (USA) (2 May 2004)Company Credits
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Archer Street Productions, Delux Productions, Pathé Pictures International See more »
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2.35 : 1
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Trivia
The painting that Griet inspired Vermeer to paint while she is washing the window of his studio is called "Woman with a Water Jug". It is currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Vermeer shows Griet the camera obscura, the scene that is set up for the painting is the one he just sold of the woman examining the pearls in the mirror. But when Griet looks into the camera, it's the scene with the woman at the window. See more »
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