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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

A black comedy with serious side effects.

7.4/ 1020052h 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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The cast

Faces behind the story

Ion Fiscuteanu

Ion Fiscuteanu

Mr. Lăzărescu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Mioara Avram

Doru Ana

Doru Ana

Sandu Sterian

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Mariana

Alina Berzunțeanu

Alina Berzunțeanu

Dr. Zamfir

Alexandru Potocean

Alexandru Potocean

Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

Dana Dogaru

Dana Dogaru

MIhaela Sterian

Florin Zamfirescu

Florin Zamfirescu

Dr. Ardelean