Off Screen
2005, Dutch. Directed by Pieter Kuijpers.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
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Cast & crew
- Pieter KuijpersDirector
- Jeroen KrabbéGerard Wesselinck
- Jan DecleirJohn Voerman
- Astrid JoostenHerself
- Theu BoermansLeo Verkerk
- Carly WijsJane Keppler
- Damien HopeJongen in de bus
- Janni GoslingaAnna Voerman
- Marjon BrandsmaElly Voerman
- Gijs de LangePaul Kruiswijck
- Hans LeendertseLeeuwenkamp
- Chris ComvaliusHeleen Wagemakers
- Aat CeelenColleague of John
Details
- Released
- 3 February 2005
- Country
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Written by
- Hugo Heinen
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Off Screen runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Off Screen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Off Screen?
If you liked Off Screen, try The Killer, Awake, Shade.
Who directed Off Screen?
Off Screen (2005) was directed by Pieter Kuijpers and stars Jeroen Krabbé, Jan Decleir, Astrid Joosten.