The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)

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.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

What to watch after The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

• Tales from the Golden Age (2009) — Alexandru Potocean appears in both
• 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007) — Same feel: realistic, depressing
• Aferim! (2015) — Same feel: realistic, cynical
• 12:08 East of Bucharest (2006) — Same subject: romanian new wave
• Silent Wedding (2008) — Alexandru Potocean and Luminița Gheorghiu appear in both
• Sieranevada (2016) — Cristi Puiu directed both