

Cold Souls
“A soul searching comedy.”
Synopsis
Paul is agonising over his interpretation of 'Uncle Vanya' and, paralysed by anxiety, stumbles upon a solution via a New Yorker article about a high-tech company promising to alleviate suffering by extracting souls. He enlists their services—only to discover that his soul is the shape and size of a chickpea.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Paul Giamatti
Paul
Emily Watson
Claire
Dina Korzun
Nina
David Strathairn
Dr. Flintstein
Katheryn Winnick
Sveta
Lauren Ambrose
Stephanie
Michael Stuhlbarg
Hedge Fund Consultant
Michael Tucker
Theatre Director
Armand Schultz
Astrov
Ted Koch
INS Officer
Oksana Lada
Sasha
Natalia Zvereva
Blonde Mule
Anna Dyukova
Olga
Charles Techman
Soul Storage Doorman
Laura Heisler
Female Client in Promo
Brienin Bryant
Young Woman in Soul Storage
Charlotte Mickie
Mrs. Rathbone
Rebecca Brooksher
Yelena
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 7, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophie Barthes
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophie Barthes
- Original Score
- Dickon Hinchliffe
- Original Title
- Cold Souls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Two Lane Pictures, Winner Arts, Journeyman Pictures, Touchy Feely Films, Memento Production, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophie Barthes
Sophie Barthes
Dickon Hinchliffe
Andrij Parekh
Andrew Mondshein
Daniel Carey, Elizabeth Giamatti, John Hynansky, D.J. Martin, Paul S. Mezey
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Barthes
Director
Sophie Barthes
Writer
Daniel Carey
Producer
Elizabeth Giamatti
Producer
Paul S. Mezey
Producer
Andrij Parekh
Producer
Jeremy Kipp Walker
Producer
Dickon Hinchliffe
Original Music Composer
Andrij Parekh
Director of Photography
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
Beth Mickle
Production Design
Erin Benach
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Souls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cold Souls about?
Paul is agonising over his interpretation of 'Uncle Vanya' and, paralysed by anxiety, stumbles upon a solution via a New Yorker article about a high-tech company promising to alleviate suffering by extracting souls. He enlists their services—only to discover that his soul is the shape and size of a chickpea.
Who directed Cold Souls?
Cold Souls was directed by Sophie Barthes.
Who stars in Cold Souls?
The principal cast of Cold Souls includes Paul Giamatti, Emily Watson, Dina Korzun, David Strathairn, Katheryn Winnick.
When was Cold Souls released and how long is it?
Cold Souls was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Cold Souls make at the box office?
Cold Souls grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cold Souls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cold Souls was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe.




















