Girl With a Pearl Earring (2003)
- Starring:
- Colin Firth, Scarlett Johansson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Peter Webber
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Girl With a Pearl Earring
The subject of one of Johannes Vermeer's most enduring portraits becomes the focus of this biographical period piece from director Peter Webber. Girl With a Pearl Earring is told from the point of view of Griet (Scarlett Johansson), a teenaged girl who leaves her family's care in the country to become a servant for the Vermeer household in the comparatively bustling, canal-laden burgh of Delft. When she arrives, she finds herself at the low end of the servant totem pole, until she's allowed to clean "the master's" painting quarters. There, she catches the eye of the taciturn, reclusive Vermeer (Colin Firth), and over a period of time, he begins to craft her portrait. Of course, this does little to further his relationship with his jealous, pregnant wife, Catharina (Essie Davis), or with his most vocal benefactor, van Ruijven (Tom Wilkinson), who often dictates what portraits Vermeer should paint. Meanwhile, Griet navigates a sweet, tentative relationship with a peasant boy her age (Cillian Murphy). Girl With a Pearl Earring had its North American premiere at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 100 mins
Complete Cast of Girl With a Pearl Earring
- Colin Firth - Johannes Vermeer
- Tom Wilkinson - Van Ruijven
- Cillian Murphy - Pieter
- Joanna Scanlan - Tanneke
- Anaïs Nepper - Lisbeth
- Mélanie Meyfroid - Aleydis
- Christelle Bulckaen - Wet Nurse
- Gabrielle Reidy - Griet's Mother
- Joe Reavis - Servant 2
- Charlotte Carpenter - Baby Franciscus
- Marc Maes - Old Gentleman
- Chris Kelly - Gay Blade
- Nathan Nepper - Johannes
- Martin Serene - Sergeant
- Anna Popplewell - Maertge
- Claire Johnston - White Haired Woman
- Scarlett Johansson - Griet
- Judy Parfitt - Maria Thins
- Essie Davis - Catharina
- Alakina Mann - Cornelia
- Sarah Drews - Van Ruijven's Daughter
- Virginie Colin - Emile Van Ruijven
- Rollo Weeks - Frans
- John McEnery - Apothecary
- Olivia Chauveau - Baby Franciscus
- Lola Carpenter - Baby Franciscus
- Dustin James - Servant 1
- Père Robert Sibenaler - Priest
- Gintare Parulyte - Model
- Chris McHallem - Griet's Father
- Geoff Bell - Paul The Butcher
- Director(s):
- Peter Webber
- Writer(s):
- Olivia Hetreed
- Producer(s):
- Andy Paterson, Anand Tucker
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Watch With Your Teen, Sexual Situations, Brief Nudity, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
- 2003 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
- 2003 - National Board of Review - Special Recognition for Excellence in Filmmaking
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