Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
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.
Director: Peter Webber
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: December 12, 2003
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
Screenplay
- Tracy Chevalier (Novel)
- Olivia Hetreed (Screenplay)
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Eduardo Serra
Editing: Kate Evans
Production: Archer Street Productions, Delux Productions, Pathé, Wild Bear Films
Country: France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $33M
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, painting, butcher, painter, biography, holland, maid, period drama, earring, 17th century, dutch history, year 1665
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Girl with a Pearl Earring about?
- 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.
- Who directed Girl with a Pearl Earring?
- Girl with a Pearl Earring was directed by Peter Webber.
- Who stars in Girl with a Pearl Earring?
- Girl with a Pearl Earring stars Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson, Cillian Murphy, Judy Parfitt, Essie Davis.
- How long is Girl with a Pearl Earring?
- Girl with a Pearl Earring has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Girl with a Pearl Earring?
- Girl with a Pearl Earring is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Girl with a Pearl Earring?
- Girl with a Pearl Earring had a budget of $11M.
- How much did Girl with a Pearl Earring gross?
- Girl with a Pearl Earring grossed $33M worldwide.
- Where was Girl with a Pearl Earring produced?
- Girl with a Pearl Earring was produced in France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom.