The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)

05/17/2005 (RO) • 2h 30m

Drama, Comedy

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Ion Fiscuteanu

Mr. Lăzărescu

Doru Ana

Sandu Sterian

Alexandru Potocean

Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

Dana Dogaru

MIhaela Sterian

Florin Zamfirescu

Dr. Ardelean


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Status

Released

Original Language

Romanian

Budget

$390,000.00

Revenue

$216,000.00

Keywords

ambulance

alcohol

dark comedy

melancholy

hospital

undressing

paramedic

romanian new wave

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