Question 1

What is the main character's full name and what are its symbolic meanings?

Accepted Answer

His full name is Dante Remus Lazarescu. It references Dante's 'Divine Comedy' (hell), Remus (Roman founder), and Lazarus (biblical resurrection), with Lazarescu being a common Romanian surname.

Question 2

Which major film festival first featured The Death of Mr. Lazarescu in 2005?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005, among other festivals like the New York Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival.

Question 3

How was the film shot and edited, according to production trivia?

Accepted Answer

It was shot in 39 nights in real hospitals and edited in 38 days.

Question 4

What is the premise of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?

Accepted Answer

A lonely 63-year-old man with headaches and stomach cramps calls an ambulance, beginning a hellish journey through Bucharest hospitals as his health deteriorates overnight.

Question 5

Which acclaimed director listed this film among their top 10 favorites in 2010?

Accepted Answer

Mike Leigh included it as his No.5 favorite film in a 2010 list for top10films.co.uk.

Question 6

What is the main character's full name and what are its symbolic meanings?

Accepted Answer

His full name is Dante Remus Lazarescu. It references Dante's circles of hell, the Roman founder Remus, and the biblical Lazarus, with Lazarescu being a common Romanian surname.

Question 7

Which major film festivals featured 'The Death of Mr. Lazarescu' in 2005?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Chicago International Film Festival in 2005.

Question 8

How was the film shot and edited, according to IMDb trivia?

Accepted Answer

It was shot in 39 nights in real hospitals and edited in 38 days.

Question 9

What is the premise of 'The Death of Mr. Lazarescu'?

Accepted Answer

A lonely 63-year-old man with headaches and stomach cramps calls an ambulance, beginning a hellish journey through Bucharest hospitals as his health deteriorates overnight.

Question 10

Which acclaimed director listed this film among their top 10 favorites in 2010?

Accepted Answer

Mike Leigh included it as his No. 5 favorite film in a 2010 list for top10films.co.uk.

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