Girl with a Pearl Earring

Directed by Peter Webber

Written by Tracy Chevalier, Olivia Hetreed

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.

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

Chris McHallem

Griet's Father

Alakina Mann

Cornelia Vermeer

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Rollo Weeks

Frans

Anna Popplewell

Maertge