Girl with a Pearl Earring and Other Treasures of the Mauritshuis, the Netherlands
Running time: 85 mins
Synopsis
After two years on a blockbuster world tour, the 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' has returned home to the much-loved Mauritshuis gallery in The Hague. With huge queues lining up for a glimpse of her enigmatic beauty, the enduring appeal of this masterpiece is indisputable. The beautifully filmed documentary goes in pursuit of the many unresolved riddles surrounding the extraordinary painting and its mysterious creator Vermeer. Who was this girl? Why and how was it painted? Why is it so revered?