The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
2005 · Movie · 154 min · ★ 7.3
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.
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-05-17
- Language
- RO
- Runtime
- 154 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (196 votes)
Themes
- ambulance
- alcohol
- dark comedy
- melancholy
- hospital
- undressing
- paramedic
- romanian new wave
Awards & recognition
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2006 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2005 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2005 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Dana Dogaru
as MIhaela Sterian
Florin Zamfirescu
as Dr. Ardelean
Dragoș Bucur
as Mișu
Mimi Brănescu
as Doctor Mirică
Directed by Cristi Puiu