Girl With A Pearl Earring (2003)

Girl With A Pearl Earring

"Beauty inspires obsession"

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Summary:

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 wonderfully 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, avoid Van Ruijven's grasp, and protect herself from the cruel gossip of the world of a 17th century servant. Summary written by thexotherxchris

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Memorable Quotes from "Girl With A Pearl Earring":

Griet: [to Vermeer, after seeing her own portrait for the first time]

Griet: You looked inside me

Tanneke: His by-blow was dry before the paint was!

Catharina: Why don't you paint me?

Vermeer: Because you don't understand.

Directed by:
Peter Webber

Writing credits:
Tracy Chevalier	(novel)
Olivia Hetreed	(screenplay)

Full credits here

Runtime: 100 min

Country: UK / Luxembourg

Language: English

Color: Color

Sound Mix: DTS / Dolby Digital / SDDS

Certification: Australia:PG / Brazil:12 / Finland:K-7 / Germany:6 / Hong Kong:IIA / Italy:T / Netherlands:AL / Norway:11 / Philippines:PG-13 / Singapore:PG / Spain:7 / Sweden:7 / Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) / Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) / UK:12A / USA:PG-13

MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested (for sexual content and language): some material may not suitable for children).

Also Known As (AKA) :

Das Mädchen mit dem Perlenohrring	–	Austria / Germany / Switzerland (German title)
Flicka med pärlörhänge	–	Sweden
La Jeune fille à la perle	–	France
Jinju gwigeolireul han sonyeo	–	South Korea
La Joven de la perla	–	Spain
Das Mädchen mit einem Perlenohrring	–	Germany
Moça com Brinco de Pérola	–	Brazil
Na'ara Im Aggeel Pnina	–	Israel (Hebrew title)
Pike med perleøredobb	–	Norway
La Ragazza con l'orecchino di perla	–	Italy
Tyttö ja helmikorvakoru	–	Finland

Production Company/Company Credits

The Onet.pl Film photogallery of "Girl With A Pearl Earring" (101 photos)

Cast:

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

Information courtesy of The Internet Movie Database.