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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

20052h 34mCristi Puiu
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 87

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"A black comedy with serious side effects."

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.

DramaComedy
AmbulanceAlcoholDark ComedyMelancholyHospitalUndressingParamedicRomanian New Wave

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) about?

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.

Who stars in The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu stars Ion Fiscuteanu (Mr. Lăzărescu), Luminița Gheorghiu (Mioara Avram), Doru Ana (Sandu Sterian), Monica Bîrlădeanu (Mariana), Alina Berzunțeanu (Dr. Zamfir). The film was directed by Cristi Puiu.

How long is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2005.

Is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu worth watching?

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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