‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ Film Airs on Sky Arte
The film 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', directed by Peter Webber and based on Tracy Chevalier's novel, will air on Sky Arte on Monday, January 13. The movie reconstructs the story of Jan Vermeer's iconic 1665-66 painting and the 17th-century era. Scarlett Johansson plays Griet, a young woman who becomes a maid in Vermeer's household, portrayed by Colin Firth. An intimacy develops between the artist and Griet, triggering jealousy and conflict that lead to scandal. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.
Key facts
- Film 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' airs on Sky Arte on January 13.
- Directed by Peter Webber, based on Tracy Chevalier's novel.
- Scarlett Johansson plays Griet, Colin Firth plays Jan Vermeer.
- The film reconstructs the story of Vermeer's 1665-66 painting.
- Intimacy between Vermeer and Griet leads to scandal.
- Sky Arte website is powered by Artribune.
- Artribune manages Sky Arte's content and digital interface.
- Artribune is a platform for contemporary art and culture founded in 2011.
Entities
Artists
- Jan Vermeer
- Peter Webber
- Tracy Chevalier
- Scarlett Johansson
- Colin Firth
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune