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.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.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
- Writers
- Tracy Chevalier(novel)
- Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Tracy Chevalier(novel)
- Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
- Stars
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 17 wins & 46 nominations total
- Director
- Writers
- Tracy Chevalier(novel)
- Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaAlthough Vermeer and the painting both are real historic figures, the screenplay is based on Tracy Chevalier's novel and therefore largely fictional or hypothetical. Only 36 Vermeer paintings are known to exist today, and none of the models has ever been positively identified. A poster of the painting in her bedroom inspired Chevalier to write her own version of how it came to exist, based on the framework of Vermeer's known history. Chevalier sold the film rights and opted not to have any involvement in the film or screenplay, although after its release said that she was pleased with the results.
- GoofsWhen Griet and Pieter are walking on a lane in the countryside, in the distance you can see a man riding a bicycle. Bicycles were invented in the 18th century while the film takes place in 1665.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (2004)
Review
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Colorful and splendid picture upon the excellent Dutch painter and his model
The film talks about a gorgeous maid (Scarlette Johansson) who goes to work as a servant at Vermeer's (Colin Firth) home in Delft (Holland) location. His jealous wife (Essie Davis) doesn't like the new worker and the troubles come out . Meanwhile, Scarlett falls in love with a butcher (Cilian Murphy) and secretly in love for Vermeer and is lustfully wished by the Vermeer's merchant (Tom Wilkinson).
Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) was born and lived in Delft , he is considered to be the most important Dutch painter , he was dedicated, almost exclusively, to interior scenes that he paints with enjoyable realism, as well as outdoors from Delft locations . The storyline relies heavily on his stormy marriage and on the continued relationship among protagonists : Colin Firth and Scarlette Johansson . The film plot is plain and simple and it is almost slow-moving because happening limited events and that's why it results to be a little bit boring . Picture is correctly based on real deeds , although there is also fiction , the artistic creation process, the extraordinary paintings, and the family scenario are authentic . Greatest scenes of the movie when imaginatively bring to life several of Vermeer's paintings . Scarlett Johansson is wonderful with her sweet and white countenance . Eduardo Serra's cinematography is magnificent and impressive , in the movie is perfectly shown the paintings on the colorful photography . Alexandre Desplat musical score is evocative and atmospheric . Production Design is extraordinarily imade, it is well set the Dutch seventeen century . The motion picture was professionally directed . Rating: Good , above average. Well worth watching.
Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) was born and lived in Delft , he is considered to be the most important Dutch painter , he was dedicated, almost exclusively, to interior scenes that he paints with enjoyable realism, as well as outdoors from Delft locations . The storyline relies heavily on his stormy marriage and on the continued relationship among protagonists : Colin Firth and Scarlette Johansson . The film plot is plain and simple and it is almost slow-moving because happening limited events and that's why it results to be a little bit boring . Picture is correctly based on real deeds , although there is also fiction , the artistic creation process, the extraordinary paintings, and the family scenario are authentic . Greatest scenes of the movie when imaginatively bring to life several of Vermeer's paintings . Scarlett Johansson is wonderful with her sweet and white countenance . Eduardo Serra's cinematography is magnificent and impressive , in the movie is perfectly shown the paintings on the colorful photography . Alexandre Desplat musical score is evocative and atmospheric . Production Design is extraordinarily imade, it is well set the Dutch seventeen century . The motion picture was professionally directed . Rating: Good , above average. Well worth watching.
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- Jul 5, 2005
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- Also known as
- Flicka med pärlörhänge
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- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,670,971
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $89,472
- Dec 14, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $33,030,115
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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