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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

A black comedy with serious side effects.

2005154 minutesDrama and ComedyDirected by Cristi Puiu
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Screen Path places this 2005 film at stop 488 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.

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.

Principal cast

Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana, Monica Bîrlădeanu and Alina Berzunțeanu

Key craft credits

Oleg Mutu (director of photography), Dana Bunescu (editor) and Cristina Paula Ana Barbu (production design)

Director
Cristi Puiu
Release
2005-05-27
Runtime
154 minutes
Genres
Drama and Comedy
Country
RO
Quiz
15 questions
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Full cast

Full cast

  • Ion FiscuteanuCharacter: Mr. Lăzărescu
  • Luminița GheorghiuCharacter: Mioara Avram
  • Doru AnaCharacter: Sandu Sterian
  • Monica BîrlădeanuCharacter: Mariana
  • Alina BerzunțeanuCharacter: Dr. Zamfir
  • Alexandru PotoceanCharacter: Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital
  • Dana DogaruCharacter: MIhaela Sterian
  • Florin ZamfirescuCharacter: Dr. Ardelean
  • Dragoș BucurCharacter: Mișu
  • Mimi BrănescuCharacter: Doctor Mirică
  • Dan ChiriacCharacter: Trial Medic at University Hospital
  • Dorian BoguțăCharacter: Paramedic
Full crew

Full crew

  • Cristi PuiuCredits: Director, Writer
  • Andrei ButicaCredits: Cinematography, Camera Operator
  • Cristina Paula Ana BarbuCredits: Costume Design, Production Design
  • Andreea PăduraruCredits: Assistant Director, Music
  • Răzvan RădulescuCredits: Writer
  • Bobby PăunescuCredits: Producer
  • Anca PuiuCredits: Producer
  • Oleg MutuCredits: Director of Photography
  • Dana BunescuCredits: Editor
  • Ana SzelCredits: Casting
  • Ana LunguCredits: Script Supervisor
  • Silvana BratuCredits: Still Photographer, Makeup Artist
  • Georgiana CreangăCredits: Special Effects
  • Cristian TarnovețchiCredits: Sound Recordist
  • Constantin FleancuCredits: Sound Editor
  • Lidia ConstantinCredits: Key Hair Stylist
  • Lidia IvanovCredits: Key Hair Stylist
  • Maria SăvulescuCredits: Makeup Artist
  • Alexandru MunteanuCredits: Executive Producer
  • Tudor HristescuCredits: Production Manager
  • Radu JudeCredits: Assistant Director

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