Off Screen
Synopsis
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.
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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
Wannie de Wijn
Colleague of John
Han Kerckhoffs
Driver Mr. Wesselink
Truus te Selle
Secretary Mr. Wesselink
Emma Kuijpers
John's granddaughter
Stijn Kuijpers
John's grandson
Turan Furat
Security guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pieter Kuijpers
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Heinen
- Original Score
- Portrait II
- Original Title
- Off Screen
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Rinkel Film & TV Productions BV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pieter Kuijpers
Hugo Heinen
Portrait II
Bert Pot
Job ter Burg
Reinier Selen, Edwin van Meurs
Department Leadership Roster
Pieter Kuijpers
Director
Hugo Heinen
Writer
Bert Pot
Director of Photography
Job ter Burg
Editor
Gert Brinkers
Production Design
Sabine Snijders
Costume Design
Reinier Selen
Producer
Edwin van Meurs
Producer
Portrait II
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Off Screen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Off Screen
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What is Off Screen about?
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.
Who directed Off Screen?
Off Screen was directed by Pieter Kuijpers.
Who stars in Off Screen?
The principal cast of Off Screen includes Jeroen Krabbé, Jan Decleir, Astrid Joosten, Theu Boermans, Carly Wijs.
When was Off Screen released and how long is it?
Off Screen was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Off Screen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Off Screen was composed by Portrait II.