The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2006): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Cristi Puiu, starring Ion Fiscuteanu, Bogdan Dumitrache and Dana Dogaru. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes and earned $216,922 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2006. Critics gave it 87 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 2h 33m (153 min)
- Director
- Cristi Puiu
- Original language
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Romanian - Studio
- Mandragora
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu About?
The premise of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After suffering a dizzy spell, a curmudgeonly, elderly widower named Mr. Lazarescu finds himself on a desperate odyssey through Bucharest’s overwhelmed hospitals. Each facility proves unable or unwilling to properly diagnose or treat his condition, forcing him and his distraught daughter to repeatedly seek help. The film poignantly portrays his increasingly frustrating experience and the systemic failings within Romania’s healthcare system, highlighting the challenges faced by patients and the strain on medical professionals.
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu Cast
Ion Fiscuteanu leads the cast, with Bogdan Dumitrache and Dana Dogaru. Directed by Cristi Puiu; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Cristi Puiu
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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Death of Mr. Lazarescu 87 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 73% User score
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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu Plot Summary
What happens in The Death of Mr. Lazarescu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dante Remus Lăzărescu, portrayed by Ion Fiscuteanu, is a grumpy retired engineer who leads a lonely life in his Bucharest apartment. His only companions are three cats that fill the void left by his deceased wife. One day, in the grips of excruciating pain, he decides to call for an ambulance. However, when help does not arrive, he turns to his well-meaning neighbors. Unfortunately, instead of providing the necessary medical attention, they mistakenly give him anti-nausea pills, unveiling Lăzărescu’s tendency towards heavy drinking. As one neighbor assists him back to bed, they initiate another call for the ambulance.
Full summary
The whole story of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu, scene by scene
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu Box Office
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu grossed $216,922 worldwide. $80,301 came from the US and Canada and $136,621 (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$216.9K
- US & Canada
- $80.3K
- International
- $136.6K
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu Awards & Nominations
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2006.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu.
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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
When was The Death of Mr. Lazarescu released?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu was released on April 26, 2006.
Who directed The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu was directed by Cristi Puiu.
More films by Cristi Puiu Who is in the cast of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu stars Ion Fiscuteanu, Bogdan Dumitrache and Dana Dogaru, among 20 credited actors.
How much did The Death of Mr. Lazarescu make at the box office?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu grossed $216,922 worldwide ($80,301 domestic, $136,621 international).
How is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu rated?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu has 87 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Was The Death of Mr. Lazarescu nominated for any awards?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Death of Mr. Lazarescu have a post-credit scene?
No. The Death of Mr. Lazarescu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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