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Year: 2003
Director: Peter Webber

Cast:

Colin Firth (Johannes Vermeer), Scarlett Johansson (Griet), Tom Wilkinson (Pieter Van Ruijven), Judy Parfitt (Maria Thins), Cillian Murphy (Pieter), Essie Davis (Catharina Bolnes Vermeer), Joanna Scanlan (Tanneke), Alakina Mann (Cornelia Vermeer), 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), Lola Carpenter (Baby Franciscus), Charlotte Carpenter (Baby Franciscus), Olivia Chauveau (Baby Franciscus), Geoff Bell (Paul the Butcher), Virginie Colin (Emilie Van Ruijven)

Storyline:

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 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. Written by thexotherxchris

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