Girl with a Pearl Earring

"Discover the mystery behind the legend."

2003 1h 41m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 1,504

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“Discover the mystery behind the legend.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Webber
Writers: Olivia Hetreed
Languages: English
Countries: France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Made its money back 3.1× over at the box office.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Webber, shot by Eduardo Serra. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexandre Desplat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Kate Evans shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth and Tom Wilkinson carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Discover the mystery behind the legend.".

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The take

Peter Webber directs. Eduardo Serra behind the camera. Alexandre Desplat scores. Kate Evans cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Made its money back 3.1× over at the box office.
2Released 23 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom.
4Directed by Peter Webber, shot by Eduardo Serra. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Alexandre Desplat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Kate Evans shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth and Tom Wilkinson carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Discover the mystery behind the legend.".
9IMDB entry: tt0335119 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 11 themes, including "based on novel or book", "painting", "butcher", "painter".