ambulance,alcohol,dark comedy,melancholy,hospital,undressing,paramedic,romanian new wave

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Cristi Puiu
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    Mr. Lăzărescu Ion Fiscuteanu
  • Profile picture of Luminița Gheorghiu
    Mioara Avram Luminița Gheorghiu
  • Profile picture of Doru Ana
    Sandu Sterian Doru Ana
  • Profile picture of Monica Bîrlădeanu
    Mariana Monica Bîrlădeanu
  • Profile picture of Alina Berzunțeanu
    Dr. Zamfir Alina Berzunțeanu
  • Profile picture of Alexandru Potocean
    Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital Alexandru Potocean
  • Profile picture of Dana Dogaru
    MIhaela Sterian Dana Dogaru
  • Profile picture of Florin Zamfirescu
    Dr. Ardelean Florin Zamfirescu

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Keywords

  • ambulance
  • alcohol
  • dark comedy
  • melancholy
  • hospital
  • undressing
  • paramedic
  • romanian new wave