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CINEMA THE DEATH OF MR LAZARESCU. Directed by Cristi Puiu. IFI, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Until July 27.
When one man’s experience of hospital hell takes him to his fourth casualty room in as many hours, you could be forgiven for thinking that you’re watching another RTE report on Ireland’s beleaguered health service.
The themes of this Romanian film are universal, suggesting that healthcare failings are a metaphor for a modern world where people don’t have the time or inclination to display basic compassion.
From the title, it’s clear this film ...
