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
Rollo Weeks
Frans
Anna Popplewell
Maertge
Claire Johnston
White Haired Woman
John McEnery
Apothecary
Geoff Bell
Paul The Butcher
Gintarė Parulytė
Model
Robert Sibenaler
Priest
Crew
Peter Webber
Director
Olivia Hetreed
Screenplay
Tracy Chevalier
Novel
Kate Evans
Editor
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Peter Block
Executive Producer
Nick Drake
Executive Producer
François Ivernel
Executive Producer
Daria Jovicic
Executive Producer
Cameron McCracken
Executive Producer
Tom Ortenberg
Executive Producer
Duncan Reid
Executive Producer
Andy Paterson
Producer
Anand Tucker
Producer
Bob Bellion
Co-Producer
Jason Constantine
Co-Producer
Jimmy de Brabant
Co-Producer
Matthew T. Gannon
Co-Producer
Ben van Os
Production Design
Leo Davis
Casting
Dien van Straalen
Costume Design
Jenny Shircore
Hair Designer, Makeup Designer
Aurélie Elich
Hairstylist
Anita Burger
Makeup Artist
Nigel Heath
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Peter Burgis
Foley Artist
Arthur Graley
Foley Editor
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Dan Morgan
Dialogue Editor
Cecile Heideman
Set Decoration
Christina Schaffer
Art Direction
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