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.

Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

Discover the mystery behind the legend.

★ 6.6/10 December 12, 2003 101 min

DramaRomance

Director: Peter Webber  ·  Writer: Olivia Hetreed

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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Director

Peter Webber

Cast

Scarlett Johansson Griet Colin Firth Johannes Vermeer Tom Wilkinson Pieter Van Ruijven Cillian Murphy Pieter Judy Parfitt Maria Thins Essie Davis Catharina Bolnes Vermeer Joanna Scanlan Tanneke Gabrielle Reidy Griet's Mother Chris McHallem Griet's Father Alakina Mann Cornelia Vermeer Rollo Weeks Frans Anna Popplewell Maertge