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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

A black comedy with serious side effects.

7.3

2005•2h 30m

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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Thumbnail for video: THE DEATH OF MISTER LAZARESCU by Cristi Puiu (2005) - Official International Trailer

THE DEATH OF MISTER LAZARESCU by Cristi Puiu (2005) - Official International Trailer

Cast

Photo of Ion Fiscuteanu

Ion Fiscuteanu

Mr. Lăzărescu

Photo of Luminița Gheorghiu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Mioara Avram

Photo of Doru Ana

Doru Ana

Sandu Sterian

Photo of Monica Bîrlădeanu

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Mariana

Photo of Alina Berzunțeanu

Alina Berzunțeanu

Dr. Zamfir

Photo of Alexandru Potocean

Alexandru Potocean

Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

Photo of Dana Dogaru

Dana Dogaru

MIhaela Sterian

Photo of Florin Zamfirescu

Florin Zamfirescu

Dr. Ardelean

Photo of Dragoș Bucur

Dragoș Bucur

Mișu

Photo of Mimi Brănescu

Mimi Brănescu

Doctor Mirică

Photo of Dorian Boguță

Dorian Boguță

Paramedic

Photo of Mirela Cioabă

Mirela Cioabă

Marioara

Photo of Laura Creț

Laura Creț

Photo of Bogdan Dumitrache

Bogdan Dumitrache

Photo of Rodica Ionescu

Rodica Ionescu

Photo of Iulia Lazăr

Iulia Lazăr

Photo of Rodica Lazăr

Rodica Lazăr

Dr. Laura Șerban

Photo of Șerban Pavlu

Șerban Pavlu

Gelu

Photo of Simona Popescu

Simona Popescu

Photo of Gabriel Spahiu

Gabriel Spahiu

Leo

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