The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

2005Directed by Cristi Puiu

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Released: May 27, 2005
Runtime: 2h 34m

About The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

Drama
Comedy

Synopsis

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
Writers: Răzvan Rădulescu
Cristi Puiu
Original title: Moartea domnului Lăzărescu

Principal cast

In billing order

Ion FiscuteanuMr. Lăzărescu
Luminița GheorghiuMioara Avram
Doru AnaSandu Sterian
Monica BîrlădeanuMariana
Alina BerzunțeanuDr. Zamfir
Alexandru PotoceanStretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

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