A 2003 movie based on a novel that author Tracy Chevalier wrote about Johannes Vermeer's masterwork "Girl with a Pearl Earring".
Back in 1665 there's a girl, Griet (Scarlett Johansson), that works in Vermeer's (Colin Firth) house as a maid. She takes over the cleaning of his art studio and after a while she becomes his muse, asked to pose for his famous painting. The whole work has to be done secretly as they had to avoid Vermeer's jealous wife as well as his master van Ruijven who charges him for the painting, acquainting his intentions about the young maid.
The film's beautiful picture, influenced by Vermeer's work and colors, create a unique atmosphere, illuminating a whole era. The roles' distribution is more than successful, leading to Johansson's Golden Globe nomination and of course three Oscar nominations including best Costume Design, Cinematography and Art Direction-Set Decoration. Combined with a very powerful soundtrack, the final result is really impressive. The only ones who might be a little disappointed are those who have read the book, as the ending has been changed as well as the significance of some supporting roles. My advice; see it anyway. It's totally worth it.
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