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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

Romanian New Wave • 2h 28m

Directed by Cristi Puiu | 147 mins | 2005
Responsible more than any other film for establishing Romanian film as an international force, Puiu’s second feature is a scabrous satire of broken institutions that begins with the ailing elderly Mr. Lazarescu calling an ambulance, then follows him on an infernal journey through the public health system.

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