The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
“A black comedy with serious side effects.”
2005•2h 34m•7.4•Released
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.
Director
Cristi Puiu
Writer
Răzvan Rădulescu, Cristi Puiu
Budget
$0M
Revenue
$0M
Languages
Romanian
Studio
Mandragora
Cast
Ion Fiscuteanu
Mr. Lăzărescu
Luminița Gheorghiu
Mioara Avram
Doru Ana
Sandu Sterian
Monica Bîrlădeanu
Mariana
Alina Berzunțeanu
Dr. Zamfir
Alexandru Potocean
Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital
Dana Dogaru
MIhaela Sterian
Florin Zamfirescu
Dr. Ardelean
Dragoș Bucur
Mișu
Mimi Brănescu
Doctor Mirică
Dan Chiriac
Trial Medic at University Hospital
Dorian Boguță
Paramedic
Mihai Brătilă
Dr. Breslașu
Robert Bumbes
Robert
Mirela Cioabă
Marioara
Production
Company
Mandragora
Producer
Bobby Păunescu
Producer
Anca Puiu
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