Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

12/12/2003 (FR) • 1h 41m

Drama, Romance

Discover the mystery behind the legend.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Colin Firth

Johannes Vermeer

Tom Wilkinson

Pieter Van Ruijven

Judy Parfitt

Maria Thins

Essie Davis

Catharina Bolnes Vermeer

Gabrielle Reidy

Griet's Mother

Chris McHallem

Griet's Father


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$10,500,000.00

Revenue

$31,500,000.00

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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