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.
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 19 wins & 46 nominations total
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Did you know
- TriviaThe painting that Griet inspired Vermeer to paint while she is washing the window of his studio is called "Woman with a Water Jug". It is currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY.
- 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)
Featured review
Young woman in Holland circa 1665, innocent and wide-eyed but hard working, leaves home for job as scullery maid to a painter named Vermeer and his family; soon, 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 an intuitive actress who excels in a role with very little dialogue. Quite good overall, and with a finale that smartly leaves the breathless viewer wondering...asking...wanting more. *** from ****
- moonspinner55
- May 3, 2006
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- Also known as
- Thiếu Nữ Đeo Hoa Tai Ngọc Trai
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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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