Jacob, aged 22, navigates his way through everyday situations, constantly accompanied by Anxiety, an intrusive and manipulative presence that only he can see. When Jacob is reunited with Mille, a girl from his past, he is forced to confront the voice that has controlled his life. In a surreal inner journey where fantasy and reality merge, Jacob learns that anxiety cannot be eradicated—but it can be faced, named and lived with. The film blends realism, humour and visual metaphor to explore vulnerability, mental health and the courage it takes to let someone see who you really are.
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Andreas Hentze Madsen Director · Lasse Guldberg Kamper Cinematographer Martha Sofie Wallstrøm Hansen Production designer
Budget $9.3K · First release August 22, 2026 · Produced in Denmark
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$9,300
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Towboat Production Company
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Denmark
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Original title
Jakob & Angsten
Original language
Danish
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Danish
Release dates
Denmark · August 22, 2026
Premiere · Private screening for crew and family members
Denmark · August 24, 2026
Limited theatrical · Odense International Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
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