2003 1h 41m Peter Webber

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Name: Girl with a Pearl Earring
Genre: Drama, Romance, Mystery & Thriller
Released: 2003
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson, Cillian Murphy

★ 6.9 IMDb

Drama Romance Mystery & Thriller

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.

Writer Olivia Hetreed

Cast Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson, Cillian Murphy

DP Eduardo Serra

Production Designer Ben Van Os

Music Alexandre Desplat

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Awards & Festivals

Nominated Academy Award for Best Costume Design

Won European Film Award for Best Cinematographer

Nominated Academy Award for Best Production Design

Nominated European Film Award for Best Composer

Selection 17th European Film Awards

Nominated Academy Award for Best Cinematography

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