In off kilter sci-fi comedy Cold Souls Paul Giamatti stars as himself, agonizing over his interpretation of ‘Uncle Vanya’. Paralyzed by anxiety, he stumbles upon a solution via a New Yorker article about a high-tech company promising to alleviate suffering by extracting souls. Giamatti enlists their service — only to discover that his soul is the shape and size of a chickpea.
production details
USA | 101 minutes | 2009
Writer and Director: Sophie Barthes
cast
Paul Giamatti as Paul
Emily Watson as Claire
Dina Korzun as Nina
David Strathairn as Dr. Flintstein
Katheryn Winnick as Sveta
Lauren Ambrose as Stephanie
Michael Stuhlbarg as Hedge Fund Consultant