Off Screen

Off Screen

2005 · 94 min · ★ 6.5 · Fantasy, Crime, Thriller

March 11th, 2002. John R. takes the head of security and 17 others hostage in Amsterdam biggest skyscraper. John R. demands to speak with the Philips head of Sound&Vision. His goal is to warn people about a large-scale fraud, aimed at brainwashing consumers by means of widescreen TV sets. In the film, we find out about John's preliminary frustrations, his bizarre encounter with Philips head of Sound&Vision Gerard Wesselinck, their impossible friendship, rivalry and John's armed attempt to force the executive to do penance in public.

Directed by Pieter Kuijpers · Written by Hugo Heinen

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Jeroen Krabbé Gerard Wesselinck
Jan Decleir John Voerman
Astrid Joosten Herself
Theu Boermans Leo Verkerk
Carly Wijs Jane Keppler
Damien Hope Jongen in de bus
Janni Goslinga Anna Voerman
Marjon Brandsma Elly Voerman
Gijs de Lange Paul Kruiswijck
Hans Leendertse Leeuwenkamp
Chris Comvalius Heleen Wagemakers
Aat Ceelen Colleague of John

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