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Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

12A 100 min  -  Biography | Drama | Romance  -   9 January 2004 (USA)
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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

Writers:

Tracy Chevalier (novel), Olivia Hetreed (screenplay)
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Cast

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Colin Firth ...
Scarlett Johansson ...
Tom Wilkinson ...
Judy Parfitt Judy Parfitt ...
Cillian Murphy ...
Essie Davis ...
Joanna Scanlan Joanna Scanlan ...
Alakina Mann ...
Chris McHallem Chris McHallem ...
Gabrielle Reidy Gabrielle Reidy ...
Rollo Weeks ...
Anna Popplewell ...
Anaïs Nepper Anaïs Nepper ...
Melanie Meyfroid Melanie Meyfroid ...
Nathan Nepper Nathan Nepper ...
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

Painter | Maid | Girl | Painting | Johannes Vermeer  | See more »

Taglines:

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 »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual content See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK | Luxembourg

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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)
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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

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 »

Quotes

[first lines]
Griet's Mother: Griet! Leave that.
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Connections

Featured in The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (2004) See more »