The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

150 mins | Drama, Comedy | May 17, 2005

Mr. Lazarescu is a retired Romanian engineer, spending his time in the company of his cats and booze. When he starts feeling unusually ill, he first seeks painkillers from his neighbors. It soon becomes apparent that Lazarescu is indeed sick, and an ambulance arrives with a nurse who has a few ideas about what could be the problem. However, a major traffic accident and poor organization leaves little room in Romanian hospitals for the fading Lazarescu.

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

150 mins | Drama, Comedy | May 17, 2005

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
Mr. Lazarescu is a retired Romanian engineer, spending his time in the company of his cats and booze. When he starts feeling unusually ill, he first seeks painkillers from his neighbors. It soon becomes apparent that Lazarescu is indeed sick, and an ambulance arrives with a nurse who has a few ideas about what could be the problem. However, a major traffic accident and poor organization leaves little room in Romanian hospitals for the fading Lazarescu.
IMDb rating 7.8
Producers Mandragora
Original title Moartea domnului Lăzărescu
Directors Ana Lungu, Andreea Păduraru, Radu Jude, Cristi Puiu
Writers Răzvan Rădulescu, Cristi Puiu

Cast

Ion Fiscuteanu

as Mr. Lăzărescu

Luminița Gheorghiu

as Mioara Avram

Doru Ana

as Sandu Sterian

Monica Bârlădeanu

as Mariana

Alina Berzunțeanu

as Dr. Zamfir

Alexandru Potocean

as Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

Dana Dogaru

as MIhaela Sterian

Florin Zamfirescu

as Dr. Ardelean

Dragos Bucur

as Mișu

Mimi Brănescu

as Doctor Mirică

Dan Chiriac

as Trial Medic at University Hospital

Dorian Boguță

as Paramedic

Mihai Brătilă

as Dr. Breslașu

Robert Bumbes

as Robert

Mirela Cioabă

as Marioara

Tudor Hristescu

as Dr. Kelemen

Rodica Lazăr

as Dr. Laura Șerban

Șerban Pavlu

as Gelu

Emil Puiu

as Mr. Sandu

Iuliana Puiu

as Mrs. Sanui

Smaranda Puiu

as Smaranda

Adrian Titieni

as Dr. Dragoș Popescu

Clara Vodă

as Dr. Gina Filip