Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.
Paul, an actor, is having trouble preparing for the title role in Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya.” An article puts him in touch with a doctor who specializes in the extraction and exchange of souls. When Paul receives the essence of a Russian poet, his new soul takes over his life.
Paul, an actor, is having trouble preparing for the title role in Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya.” An article puts him in touch with a doctor who specializes in the extraction and exchange of souls. When Paul receives the essence of a Russian poet, his new soul takes over his life.
Piecing together an ambitious, metafictional storyline, this debut from Sophie Barthes (Madame Bovary) features a brilliant central performance from Paul Giamatti. Embedding existential philosophy into its absurd and surreal scenario, Cold Souls is a unique, high-concept marvel.