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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2006)

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Reviews Counted: 65 Fresh: 50  Rotten:15 Average Rating: 6.8/10
 
Consensus: A powerful indictment of indifference in the face of suffering. Shot in naturalistic style, this is a powerful indictment of absurdity and indifference in the face of human suffering. more
 
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 33 mins
Theatrical Release: Apr 26, 2006 Limited
Synopsis:
Shot in Romania, THE DEATH OF MR. LAZARESCU follows the title character as he waits for attention in a rundown hospital emergency ward. Fans of Lars Von Trier's THE KINGDOM should find much to love here, as Lazarescu's trip to the medical unit descends into a nightmare-ish journey of... [More]
Shot in Romania, THE DEATH OF MR. LAZARESCU follows the title character as he waits for attention in a rundown hospital emergency ward. Fans of Lars Von Trier's THE KINGDOM should find much to love here, as Lazarescu's trip to the medical unit descends into a nightmare-ish journey of horrendous mistreatment at the hands of the hospital staff. [Less]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Luminita Gheorghiu

Director: Cristi Puiu

DVD Info

Release:

Sep 12, 2006

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • NTSC
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - Romanian
  • Subtitles - English - Optional

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Shot in Romania, THE DEATH OF MR. LAZARESCU follows the title character as he waits for attention in a rundown hospital... More
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This movie from Romania tracks Mr. Lazarescu (Ioan Fiscuteanu), a 62 year-old man, on his final hours before his... More
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Cristi Puiu 06 ist independent fest For me this was not a comedy but reality show. Perfect topic More
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