Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jeroen Krabbé
Gerard Wesselinck
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pieter Kuijpers's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Off Screen is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
