The Undying Pain of Existence

May 10, 2025

0h 5m

★ 0.0

Overview

A nude model is posing with statuesque stillness for an elite drawing class – until an unfortunate mosquito bite challenges his self-control. Driven to madness by the itch, he’s caught between the ruthless demand for perfection and his most unhinged, animalistic impulses.

Genres

Comedy

Animation

Production Companies

Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

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Cast

Silvio (Protagonist)

Oscar Jacobson

Teacher

Theresa Dobersberger

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6.8

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6.2

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6.8

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Apr 20, 2022

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8.0

Um Mundo Catita

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2.7

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6.0

The Pop Show

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10.0

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Apr 11, 2020

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5.5

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6.9

Passport to Pimlico

Oct 26, 1949

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4.9

Wagons East!

Aug 16, 1994

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7.1

The Producers

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Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his accountant, Leo Bloom, plan to make money by charming wealthy old biddies to invest in a production many times over the actual cost, and then put on a sure-fire flop, so nobody will ask for their money back – and what can be a more certain flop than a tasteless musical celebrating Hitler.

5.9

Shock Treatment

Aug 21, 1981

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0.0

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5.0

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie

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