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Tracy Chevalier (novel)
Olivia Hetreed (screenplay)
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Release Date:
9 January 2004 (USA) more
Tagline:
Discover the mystery behind the legend. more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 34 nominations more
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(42 articles)
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Not without flaws, but beautifully presented more (263 total)

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Also Known As:
La jeune fille à la perle (Luxembourg: French title)
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Rated PG-13 for some sexual content.
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100 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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The movie was partially shot on the Venice set that had been built in Luxembourg for Secret Passage (2004). For this movie Venice was modified to become Delft. more
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Continuity: When Van Ruijven comes to dinner, to discuss a new commission for Vermeer, he grabs Griet and she drops the dishes she is carrying. She leans down to pick them up placing a broken piece on top of one that isn't. When she stands back up neither plate she has in her hand is broken. more
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Griet's Mother: Griet! Leave that.
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28 out of 29 people found the following review useful.
Not without flaws, but beautifully presented, 4 May 2006
8/10
Author: moonspinner55 from redlands, ca

Wide-eyed, hard-working young woman in Holland circa 1665 leaves home for a job as scullery maid to a painter and his family; quickly, she becomes the artist's secret assistant and muse, eventually posing for Vermeer's famous title-named portrait. Stunning art direction, lively pacing and an absorbing narrative all make up for a few key performances which seem too modern, and minor instances where the editing isn't as sharp as one might hope. The maid's many entrances and exits are repetitive, but Scarlett Johansson proves to be a very intuitive actress who excels in a role with very little dialogue. Quite good overall, with a finale that smartly leaves the breathless viewer wondering...asking...wanting more. ***1/2 from ****

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