The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

“A black comedy with serious side effects.”

7.3

2005

2h 30m

DramaComedy

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.

Key Crew

Director

Cristi Puiu

Producers

Bobby Păunescu

Anca Puiu

Writers

Răzvan Rădulescu

Cristi Puiu

Cinematography

Oleg Mutu

Cast (42)

Ion Fiscuteanu

Mr. Lăzărescu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Mioara Avram

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