Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

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.

Director:

Peter Webber

Stars:

Scarlett Johansson (Griet), Colin Firth (Johannes Vermeer), Tom Wilkinson (Pieter Van Ruijven), Cillian Murphy (Pieter), Judy Parfitt (Maria Thins), Essie Davis (Catharina Bolnes Vermeer)