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A black comedy with serious side effects.

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

7.4 / 10 7.4 2005 2h 34m

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.

Directed by Cristi Puiu

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CAST

The people behind the story

Ion Fiscuteanu

Ion FiscuteanuMr. Lăzărescu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Luminița GheorghiuMioara Avram

Doru Ana

Doru AnaSandu Sterian

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Monica BîrlădeanuMariana

Alina Berzunțeanu

Alina BerzunțeanuDr. Zamfir

Alexandru Potocean

Alexandru PotoceanStretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

Dana Dogaru

Dana DogaruMIhaela Sterian

Florin Zamfirescu

Florin ZamfirescuDr. Ardelean