What are the advantages and disadvantages of films compared to novels with reference to ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’.

Movies must often condense a lot of information into a shorter time frame. Movie studio's know that, unless there is an epic visual movie like "Lord of the Rings", the general audience will not concentrate for more than 90 minutes. Also parts of the book can be changed for director interpretation and entertainment purposes. Check this link out for your book: