Cold Souls

A wealthy, neurotic New York actress, deeply unhappy with her life, decides to undergo a radical new procedure to extract her 'soul' and store it in a vial. She hopes this will alleviate her existential angst and allow her to experience a more detached and objective existence. However, the process leads to unexpected complications and identity crises as her soul takes on a life of its own, and she struggles to reclaim it.

Cold Souls received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its original concept, dark humor, and Paul Giamatti's performance. While some found its philosophical musings a bit heavy-handed, many appreciated its unique approach to exploring themes of identity, art, and the human condition in a modern, technologically advanced world.

• Praised for its inventive premise and thought-provoking exploration of the soul.

• Lauded for Paul Giamatti's nuanced and darkly comedic performance.

• Noted for its quirky, offbeat style and existential themes.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a unique and intriguing concept, particularly appreciating the performance by Paul Giamatti. Some viewers felt the film could be overly cerebral or slow-paced at times, but overall, it was seen as a refreshing and memorable cinematic experience.

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

The film's unique premise was inspired by an article about a real-life clinic in Russia that offered to digitally store people's memories, which led director Sophie Barthes to ponder the physical storage of a soul.