Drama ·Comedy · Romania · 2005 · 2h 34m

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

Moartea domnului Lăzărescu

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu poster
Director
Cristi Puiu
Cast
Ion Fiscuteanu as Mr. Lăzărescu Luminița Gheorghiu as Mioara Avram Doru Ana as Sandu Sterian Monica Bîrlădeanu as Mariana Alina Berzunțeanu as Dr. Zamfir Alexandru Potocean as Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital
Crew
Oleg Mutu — Director of Photography Dana Bunescu — Editor Răzvan Rădulescu — Writer Cristi Puiu — Writer Bobby Păunescu — Producer Anca Puiu — Producer
Tagline

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.

Trailer The Death of Mr. Lazarescu — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
ambulancealcoholdark comedymelancholyhospitalundressingparamedicromanian new wave
Key Collaborators
Cristi Puiu Director Oleg Mutu Director of Photography Dana Bunescu Editor Răzvan Rădulescu Writer Cristi Puiu Writer Bobby Păunescu Producer Anca Puiu Producer Cristina Paula Ana Barbu Production Design Cristina Paula Ana Barbu Costume Design
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