The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

Name: The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
Director: Cristi Puiu
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2005-05-27
Duration: 2 h 34 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana, Monica Bîrlădeanu, Alina Berzunțeanu

“A black comedy with serious side effects.”

2005

2h 34m

Drama Comedy

Director: Cristi Puiu

Writers: Răzvan Rădulescu, Cristi Puiu

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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.