Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Sexual Drive,” a Japanese film about desire which premiered at January’s Rotterdam film festival, will be released in North America, following a licensing deal between sales agent Fortissimo Films and local distributor Film Movement.
The deal was agreed following the recent European Film Market.Film Movement plans to show “Sexual Drive” at other festivals and also release it theatrically this year.
That will be followed by release on all home entertainment and digital platforms. The company has rights for the U.S. and Canada.Directed by Yoshida Kota, the film is a triptych about sex, aphrodisiac foods and secret desires.
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