Review of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) by Joe J — 12 Jan 2016
One of the best films of the 2000s, an existential masterpiece. Funny, suspenseful, moving, insightful, critical, profound. The direction is the star of the film: Detached and empathic at the same time, a cool observation of the final days of human life.
The film can be read as a critique of Romanian institutions at that time, but it's much more universal: This film is about the fundamental ignorance of institutions to human suffering and the loneliness of the dying.
This review of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) was written by Joe J on 12 Jan 2016.
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu has generally received very positive reviews.
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