The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)

  • NR
  • 09/24/2005 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 2h 30m

Overview

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.

Cristi Puiu

Director, Writer

Răzvan Rădulescu

Writer

Cast

Ion Fiscuteanu's headshot

Ion Fiscuteanu

Mr. Lăzărescu
Luminița Gheorghiu's headshot

Luminița Gheorghiu

Mioara Avram
Doru Ana's headshot

Doru Ana

Sandu Sterian
Monica Bârlădeanu's headshot

Monica Bârlădeanu

Mariana
Alina Berzunțeanu's headshot

Alina Berzunțeanu

Dr. Zamfir
Alexandru Potocean's headshot

Alexandru Potocean

Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital
Dana Dogaru's headshot

Dana Dogaru

MIhaela Sterian
Florin Zamfirescu's headshot

Florin Zamfirescu

Dr. Ardelean

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