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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2005
Runtime2h 34m
LanguageRomanian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes200
DirectorCristi Puiu
WritersRăzvan Rădulescu, Cristi Puiu
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Death of Mr. Lazarescu
About The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
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, The Death of Mr. Lazarescu leans on a strong ensemble — Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2005.
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