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Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

Drama Romance

Discover the mystery behind the legend.

Release Date: 2003, December 12
Directors: Peter Webber
Countries: France, United Kingdom, Luxembourg
Production: Archer Street Productions, Delux Productions, Pathé, Wild Bear Films
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Wilkinson, Anna Popplewell, Essie Davis, Colin Firth, Geoff Bell, Alakina Mann, Joanna Scanlan, Judy Parfitt, Chris McHallem, John McEnery

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.

Keywords:

based on novel or book biography period drama painter maid 17th century painting butcher holland earring dutch history