Johanne Sacreblu

Villa Croissant is a picturesque French town known for its grand pâtisserie tradition and its rival bakeries run by the Sacreblu and Ratatouille families. The town's social life orbits around these two empires of bread, shaping local pride and economic power. The setting provides a satirical backdrop to a story about discrimination and ambition.

🏳️‍⚧️ Identity & Acceptance

The film centers on Johanne and Agtugo as they confront gender prejudice and social discrimination in contemporary France. Their coming to terms with themselves and each other challenges traditional roles within their families and the wider town. The romance between a trans woman and a trans man acts as a vehicle for critique of rigid gender norms.

🥐 Tradition & Rivalry

Two powerful baker families use a public pastry competition to settle their dispute over heirs and legitimacy. The contest exposes how tradition, status, and business rivalries intersect with social prejudice. The story uses confectionery culture as a lens on power and inclusion.

🎭 Satire & Power

A surreal, silent-film styled duel and a web of manipulated politics reveal how those in power exploit fear and xenophobia. The narrative mocks authority through absurd twists, including a rat on a villain's head that puppets the leader. The ending reframes violence as satire while highlighting resilience and hope.