Off Screen (2005)
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.
Director: Pieter Kuijpers
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Jeroen Krabbé as Gerard Wesselinck |
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Jan Decleir as John Voerman |
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Astrid Joosten as Herself |
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Theu Boermans as Leo Verkerk |
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Carly Wijs as Jane Keppler |
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Damien Hope as Jongen in de bus |
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Janni Goslinga as Anna Voerman |
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Marjon Brandsma as Elly Voerman |
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Gijs de Lange as Paul Kruiswijck |
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Hans Leendertse as Leeuwenkamp |
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Chris Comvalius as Heleen Wagemakers |
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Aat Ceelen as Colleague of John |
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Wannie de Wijn as Colleague of John |
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Han Kerckhoffs as Driver Mr. Wesselink |
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Truus te Selle as Secretary Mr. Wesselink |
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Emma Kuijpers as John's granddaughter |
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Stijn Kuijpers as John's grandson |
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Turan Furat as Security guard |
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Robby Kensmil as Security guard |
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Berith Stijfhoorn as Reporter SBS 6 |
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Ton Macco as Stand-in John |
| Writing | Hugo Heinen | Writer |
| Directing | Pieter Kuijpers | Director |
| Editing | Job ter Burg | Editor |
| Production | Edwin van Meurs | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Winnie Gallis | Key Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sabine Snijders | Costume Design |
| Production | Reinier Selen | Producer |
| Production | Anja Daelemans | Co-Producer |
| Camera | Bert Pot | Director of Photography |
| Art | Gert Brinkers | Production Design |
| Sound | Portrait II | Original Music Composer |
