The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
dir. Cristi Puiu
82
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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.
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Shot in naturalistic style, this is a powerful indictment of absurdity and indifference in the face of human suffering.
Directed byCristi Puiu
StarringIon Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana, Monica Bîrlădeanu, Alina Berzunțeanu, Alexandru Potocean
Written byRăzvan Rădulescu, Cristi Puiu
CinematographyAndrei Butica
EditingDana Bunescu
MusicAndreea Păduraru
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
2005 · 2h 34m
Drama, Comedy
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.
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