The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)
Moartea domnului Lazarescu (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 2h 33min
- Comedy, Drama
- 22 Sep 2005 (Romania)
- Movie
Mr. Lãzãrescu, a dying old man, is shuttled from hospital to hospital by a loyal paramedic as doctors refuse to operate and no one can agree on a diagnosis.
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Awards:
- 30 wins & 14 nominations.
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Cast
| Doru Ana | ... |
Sandu Sterian
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| Monica Barladeanu | ... |
Mariana
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Alina Berzunteanu | ... |
Dr. Zamfir
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| Dorian Boguta | ... |
Ambulantier
(as Doru Boguta)
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| Mimi Branescu | ... |
Dr. Mirica
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Mihai Bratila | ... |
Dr. Breslasu
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| Dragos Bucur | ... |
Misu
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Robert Bumbes | ... |
Robert
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Dan Chiriac | ... |
Medic triaj Spitalui Universitar
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Mirela Cioaba | ... |
Marioara
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Laura Cret | ... |
Medic ecograf, Spitalui Sf. Spiridon
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Dana Dogaru | ... |
Mihaela Sterian
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| Bogdan Dumitrache | ... |
Medic, Spitalui Sf. Spiridon
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Alexandru Fifea | ... |
Brancardier, Spitalui Sf. Spiridon
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| Ion Fiscuteanu | ... |
Mr. Lazarescu (Domnui Lazarescu)
(as Ioan Fiscuteanu)
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| Luminita Gheorghiu | ... |
Mioara Avram
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Florina Alina Gleznea | ... |
Asistenta, Spitalui Sf. Spiridon
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Tudor Hristescu | ... |
Dr. Kelemen
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Rodica Ionescu | ... |
Asistenta, Spitalui Universitar
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Cerasela Iosifescu | ... |
Asistenta, Spitalui Filaret
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Irina Kozsar | ... |
Asistenta, Spitalui Universitar
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Iulia Lazar | ... |
Asistenta. Spitalui Filaret
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| Rodica Lazar | ... |
Dr. Laura Serban
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| Serban Pavlu | ... |
Gelu
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Simona Popescu | ... |
Asistenta, Spitalui Bagdasar
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| Alexandru Potocean | ... |
Brancardier, Spitualui Bagdasar
(as Alexandru Cristian Potocean)
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Calin Puia | ... |
Brancardier, Spitalui Universitar
(as Calin Adrian Puia)
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Anca Puiu | ... |
Vecina
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Emil Puiu | ... |
Dl. Sandu
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Iuliana Puiu | ... |
Dna. Sanui
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Smaranda Puiu | ... |
Smaranda
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| Gabriel Spahiu | ... |
Leo
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Jean Lorin Sterian | ... |
Medic, Spitalui Universitar
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Mariana Stoica | ... |
Pacienta, Spitalui Sf. Spiridon
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Maria Serb | ... |
Assistenta, Spitalui Bagdasar
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Andrei Serban | ... |
Brancardier, Spitalui Sf. Spiridon
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| Adrian Titieni | ... |
Dr. Dragos Popescu
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Cristian Turungiu | ... |
Brancardier, Spitalui Universitar
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Clara Voda | ... |
Dr. Gina Filip
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Ionel Zaharia | ... |
Brancardier, Spitalui Universitar
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Florin Zamfirescu | ... |
Dr. Ardelean
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Lorena-Andrada Zabrautanu | ... |
Asistenta, Spitalui Universitar
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Directed by
| Cristi Puiu | ||
Written by
| Cristi Puiu | ... | () |
| Razvan Radulescu | ... | () |
Produced by
| Alexandru Munteanu | ... | executive producer |
| Bobby Paunescu | ... | producer |
| Anca Puiu | ... | line producer / producer |
Music by
| Andreea Paduraru | ||
Cinematography by
| Andrei Butica | ... | (hand camera) |
| Oleg Mutu | ||
Editing by
| Dana Bunescu | ||
Editorial Department
| Claudiu Doaga | ... | telecine colourist |
| Maria Murgu | ... | dailies colorist |
Casting By
| Ana Szel | ||
Production Design by
| Cristina Paula Ana Barbu | ... | (as Cristina Barbu) |
Costume Design by
| Cristina Paula Ana Barbu | ... | (as Cristina Barbu) |
Makeup Department
| Silvana Bratu | ... | makeup artist |
| Lidia Constantin | ... | key hair stylist |
| Lidia Ivanov | ... | key hair stylist |
| Maria Savulescu | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Tudor Hristescu | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Radu Jude | ... | assistant director |
| Andreea Paduraru | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Constantin Fleancu | ... | sound editor (as Titi Fleancu) / sound |
| Pavel Gabrielescu | ... | sound assistant |
| Cristian Tarnovetchi | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Georgiana Creanga | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Silvana Bratu | ... | still photographer |
| Calin Catalin | ... | electrician |
| Claudiu Dumitru | ... | video assist |
| Ionut Luca | ... | electrician |
| Cristache Roncea | ... | electrician |
| Adrian Sandor | ... | focus puller |
| Octavian Sotir | ... | camera loader |
Casting Department
| Alexandru Costin Stefan | ... | casting coordinator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nicoleta Deaconescu | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Oana Giurgiu | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Florin Bogardo | ... | additional music |
| George Grigoriu | ... | additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ana Lungu | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Sarbu Marian | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Viorel Agapie | ... | extras coordinator/pa |
| Silvana Bratu | ... | on set photographer |
| Adriana Bumbes | ... | financial director |
| Andrei Ciorbea | ... | extras coordinator/pa |
| Silviu Croitoru | ... | driver |
| Sheila Dumitrescu | ... | production assistant |
| Adrian Ene | ... | driver |
| Aneta Manea | ... | caterer |
| Bogdan Marinescu | ... | driver |
| Emanoil State | ... | driver |
| Alexandru Stefan | ... | extras coordinator/pa |
| Mircea Turlete | ... | driver |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Mandragora (2005) (Romania)
- Filmmuseum Distributie (2007) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Stadtkino Filmverleih (2005) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Tartan Films (2005) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Tartan (2006) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Tour de Force (2005) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Zeta Films (2007) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Øst for Paradis (Denmark) (theatrical)
- AmaFilms (2005) (Greece)
- Bac Films (2005) (France)
- Coproduction Office (2005) (World-wide)
- NDMantarraya (2006) (Mexico)
- Palisades Tartan (2009) (United Kingdom)
- Palisades Tartan (2005) (United States)
- Tartan Video USA (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Øst for Paradis (2005) (Denmark)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Mr. Lazarescu, a 63 year old lonely man feels sick and calls the ambulance. When it arrives, the paramedic decides he should take him to the hospital but once there they decide to send him to another hospital and then yet another... As the night unfolds and they can't find a hospital for Mr. Lazarescu, his health starts to deteriorate fast. Written by Anonymous |
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Box Office
| Budget | $500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was shot in 39 nights in real hospitals. It was edited in 38 days. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Cum e oare? See more » |
| Quotes |
Mr. Lazarescu (Domnui Lazarescu):
Excuse me, Nurse, but how old are you? Mioara Avram: I'm not that young anymore. I'm 55. Mr. Lazarescu (Domnui Lazarescu): 55? Mioara Avram: Yes. In September. Mr. Lazarescu (Domnui Lazarescu): In September? Just like Virgil, my brother-in-law, only he's 68. See more » |