Overview

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

Jeroen Krabbé, Jan Decleir, Astrid Joosten, Theu Boermans, Carly Wijs, Damien Hope, Janni Goslinga, Marjon Brandsma

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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.

When was "Off Screen" released?

Off Screen was released in 2005.

Who stars in "Off Screen"?

The cast includes Jeroen Krabbé, Jan Decleir, Astrid Joosten, Theu Boermans.