The Undying Pain of Existence

The Undying Pain of Existence (2026)



7.0 2026 5 min —

Director: Oscar Jacobson

Cast: Oscar Jacobson, Theresa Dobersberger

Animation Comedy
A male nude model holds a flawless, statue-like pose for a high-end art class—until one relentless mosquito bite pushes him to the edge of sanity. Tormented by the unbearable itch, he finds himself trapped between the class’s merciless expectations of perfection and his own wild, primal urges threatening to break loose.

More About This Film

The Undying Pain of Existence is an animated short that turns an extremely small physical irritation into an escalating comic struggle. A nude model attempts to remain perfectly still during an elite drawing class, but an unexpected mosquito bite threatens the concentration demanded of him.

Oscar Jacobson uses hand-crafted animation and exaggerated physical comedy to contrast artistic discipline with instinctive reactions. The film is less concerned with dialogue than with rhythm, movement, discomfort, and the absurdity of trying to maintain absolute composure.

  • Created by Oscar Jacobson.
  • The film was a shortlisted project for the 2026 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards.
  • Its concept centers on a life-drawing model and a persistent mosquito bite.
  • The film uses animation rather than live action.
  • It was presented alongside other emerging filmmakers at the Sony Future Filmmaker program.

Where to Watch

The Undying Pain of Existence is circulating primarily through short-film and filmmaker showcase platforms.