The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 27, 2005

Original language

Romanian

Spoken languages

Romanian

Countries

Romania

Production

Mandragora

Cast

Ion Fiscuteanu,Luminița Gheorghiu,Doru Ana,Monica Bîrlădeanu,Alina Berzunțeanu,Alexandru Potocean,Dana Dogaru,Florin Zamfirescu,Dragoș Bucur,Mimi Brănescuand 32 more

Director

Cristi Puiu

Writer

Răzvan Rădulescu,Cristi Puiu

Producer

Bobby Păunescu,Anca Puiu,Alexandru Munteanu

Cinematography

Oleg Mutu

Budget

$390,000

Revenue

$216,000

IMDb

tt0456149