"Girl with a Pearl Earring" is a captivating film adaptation of Tracy Chevalier's novel, portraying the imagined story behind the creation of Johannes Vermeer's iconic 17th-century painting. It follows a young peasant maid who becomes the painter's skilled assistant and muse, leading to the masterpiece that has fascinated art lovers for centuries.
Trivia:
1. Scarlett Johansson, who plays the lead role of Griet, wore a specially designed, weighty pearl earring to replicate the feel and look of the one in Vermeer's painting, enhancing the authenticity of her portrayal.
2. The film's cinematography employed natural and candlelight techniques to accurately reflect the lighting seen in Vermeer's paintings, striving to create the same intimate, luminous atmosphere.
3. Director Peter Webber insisted on minimal dialogue and a slower pace to evoke the quiet, mysterious aura of the 1600s Dutch setting, focusing heavily on visual storytelling to mirror the essence of the painting itself.
Main Cast of Girl with a Pearl Earring
Scarlett Johansson
Colin Firth
Crew of Girl with a Pearl Earring
Full backstage crew list →- Released December 12, 2003