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73% Critic Match
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
“A black comedy with serious side effects.”
7.3 / 10• 2005• 2h 34m•NR• Romanian
DramaComedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Ion Fiscuteanu
Mr. Lăzărescu
Lead
Luminița Gheorghiu
Mioara Avram
Doru Ana
Sandu Sterian
Monica Bîrlădeanu
Mariana
Alina Berzunțeanu
Dr. Zamfir
Alexandru Potocean
Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital
Dana Dogaru
MIhaela Sterian
Florin Zamfirescu
Dr. Ardelean
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Cristi Puiu's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Death of Mr. Lazarescu is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
