A Soul Split in Two (1993)

A Soul Split in Two (1993) poster

Store security guard Pietro spends his days catching shoplifters, his weekends visiting his children who are in custody of his ex-wife, and his nights thinking about new ways to flirt with the store's makeup consultant. His malaise psychosomatically manifests itself in nosebleeds, outbursts of anger, visions, etc. One day, he sees a young Gypsy girl steal something from the store and lets it slide: he can't explain why, but she caught his eye. Pietro and Pabe – that's her name – warily start to hang out, knowing each other more and more, until something begins to blossom in them. Could their shared dream for a new, more compassionate life finally be at their fingertips?

Director: Silvio Soldini
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Giovanni Venosta
Cinematography: Luca Bigazzi
Editing: Claudio Cormio
Production: PIC Films, Mod films, Reteitalia, Société Suisse de Radiodiffusion et Télévision (SSR), Eurimages, Filmförderung Bern, Aran, RSI
Country: France, Italy, Switzerland
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Themes

Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman

Keywords

department store, interracial romance, older man younger woman relationship, compassion, security guard, divorced man, gypsy girl, gypsy camp, hope for a new life, urban malaise

More Films by Director: Silvio Soldini
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Soul Split in Two about?
Store security guard Pietro spends his days catching shoplifters, his weekends visiting his children who are in custody of his ex-wife, and his nights thinking about new ways to flirt with the store's makeup consultant. His malaise psychosomatically manifests itself in nosebleeds, outbursts of anger, visions, etc. One day, he sees a young Gypsy girl steal something from the store and lets it slide: he can't explain why, but she caught his eye. Pietro and Pabe – that's her name – warily start to hang out, knowing each other more and more, until something begins to blossom in them. Could their shared dream for a new, more compassionate life finally be at their fingertips?
Who directed A Soul Split in Two?
A Soul Split in Two was directed by Silvio Soldini.
Who stars in A Soul Split in Two?
A Soul Split in Two stars Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Maria Bakò, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Jessica Forde, Felice Andreasi, Silvia Mocci.
How long is A Soul Split in Two?
A Soul Split in Two has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
What genre is A Soul Split in Two?
A Soul Split in Two is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was A Soul Split in Two produced?
A Soul Split in Two was produced in France, Italy, Switzerland.
What are the themes of A Soul Split in Two?
The themes of A Soul Split in Two include: Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman.