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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

A black comedy with serious side effects.

7.3

2h 30m

2005

“A black comedy with serious side effects.”

Synopsis

After suffering terrible headaches and stomach cramps, Mr. Lăzărescu, a lonely 63 year-old man, calls for an ambulance, beginning one man’s hellish journey through Bucharest hospitals in search of proper medical care. As the night unfolds, his health starts to deteriorate fast.

Director

Cristi Puiu

Trailer

DramaComedy

ambulancealcoholdark comedymelancholyhospitalundressingparamedicromanian new wave

Cast & Crew

Ion Fiscuteanu

Ion Fiscuteanu

as Mr. Lăzărescu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Luminița Gheorghiu

as Mioara Avram

Doru Ana

Doru Ana

as Sandu Sterian

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Monica Bîrlădeanu

as Mariana

Alina Berzunțeanu

Alina Berzunțeanu

as Dr. Zamfir

Alexandru Potocean

Alexandru Potocean

as Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

Dana Dogaru

Dana Dogaru

as MIhaela Sterian

Florin Zamfirescu

Florin Zamfirescu

as Dr. Ardelean

Dragoș Bucur

Dragoș Bucur

as Mișu

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