Patisserie

Short film

Patisserie

Synopsis

In a patisserie where every single guest must leave in a pair, love is no longer a feeling but a rule. Behind the sweet facade of cakes and whipped cream, social expectations are served with charm and cruelty. As new customers enter this meticulously ordered world of enforced romance, the absurdity of the ritual slowly unravels. The Patisserie is a satirical allegory about the pressure to conform, the performance of desire, and the violence hidden beneath society’s obsession with coupling. The patisserie becomes a theatrical arena where intimacy is regulated, romance is choreographed, and solitude is treated as a failure. Beneath the layers of sugar and politeness lies a quiet rebellion - and the bittersweet taste of choosing to remain alone.

Country
Czech Republic
Production Year
2026
Length
20 minutes
Genre
dramedy, psychological/social satire
Format
4K / 2.39:1
Producer
Adéla Růžičková
Co-producer
FAMU
Funds & Partners
AMU Interfaculty grant, Prague Audiovisual Fund, Tatra Bank foundation, Černá Madona, Foley Stage, Vantage
Premiere
TBA
Distributor
FAMU

Creative Team

Director
Valér Futej
Screenplay
Valér Futej, Zuzana Nevolová
Cinematography
Kristina Kůlová
Production Design
Tereza Porošinová
Costume Design
Linda Lukáčová
Makeup and Hairstyling
Romana Pejcharová
Sound
Vojtěch Vilém Cibulka
Composer
Patrik Herman
Editor
Valér Futej, Idni Begamovic

Gallery