hostage-taking

Off Screen (2005)

Poster for Off Screen

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

Director
Pieter Kuijpers
  • Profile picture of Jeroen Krabbé
    Gerard Wesselinck Jeroen Krabbé
  • Profile picture of Jan Decleir
    John Voerman Jan Decleir
  • Profile picture of Astrid Joosten
    Herself Astrid Joosten
  • Profile picture of Theu Boermans
    Leo Verkerk Theu Boermans
  • Profile picture of Carly Wijs
    Jane Keppler Carly Wijs
  • Profile picture of Damien Hope
    Jongen in de bus Damien Hope
  • Profile picture of Janni Goslinga
    Anna Voerman Janni Goslinga
  • Profile picture of Marjon Brandsma
    Elly Voerman Marjon Brandsma

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Keywords

  • hostage-taking