The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)
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.
- Released
- 2005-05-27
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Runtime
- 154 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Cristi Puiu
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 from 206 votes
Cast
- 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
- Dan Chiriac as Trial Medic at University Hospital
- Dorian Boguță as Paramedic