Girl with a Pearl Earring

2003 · 101 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.6 (1,474 votes)

Dir. Peter Webber · Starring Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson, Cillian Murphy, Judy Parfitt, Essie Davis · Music Alexandre Desplat

“Discover the mystery behind the legend.”

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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.

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Immerse yourself in a world of hushed beauty and unspoken longing. This film offers a visually exquisite, contemplative experience, unfolding with a delicate grace. It's a journey into the quiet intensity of artistic creation and the subtle dynamics of human connection, rendered with a painterly eye.

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