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… Read more
92% ★★★★★ (16,976)
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
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Movie · Drama · Comedy
2005 · 2h 34m · ★ 92% (17K)
A black comedy with serious side effects.
Director: Cristi Puiu
Starring: Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana
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.
Director
Cristi Puiu
Production
Mandragora
Cast
Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana, Monica Bîrlădeanu, Alina Berzunțeanu, Alexandru Potocean, Dana Dogaru, Florin Zamfirescu, Dragoș Bucur, Mimi Brănescu, Dan Chiriac, Dorian Boguță, Mihai Brătilă, Robert Bumbes, Mirela Cioabă, Laura Creț, Bogdan Dumitrache, Alexandru Fifea, Florina Alina Gleznea, Tudor Hristescu