Greenwich Nabs Fukada's 'Nagi Notes' for North America
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- Greenwich Entertainment acquired North American distribution rights to 'Nagi Notes,' with a planned U.S. and Canadian theatrical release in early 2027.
- Kōji Fukada wrote and directed the film, which world-premiered in Competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival — his first-ever Competition entry at the festival.
- The deal was negotiated between Greenwich and Mk2's Quentin Bohanna; the Japanese-French co-production was produced by Hassaku Labs, Star Sands, Survivance, Nathan Studios, Wonderstruck and Momo Film Co.
- 'Nagi Notes' follows artist Yoriko and Tokyo architect Yuri as they reconnect in rural Nagi after Yuri's marriage ends, exploring identity and grief against a pastoral backdrop.
- Fukada joined Hirokazu Kore-eda and Ryûsuke Hamaguchi in the 2026 Palme d'Or race, marking the first time in 25 years that three Japanese filmmakers competed for Cannes' top prize.
- Japanese arthouse cinema is described as continuing 'to be in-demand,' framing the acquisition as part of sustained distributor appetite for the country's festival-circuit product.
Why it matters: The deal hands Greenwich a Competition-level Japanese title from a Cannes year that fielded three Japanese contenders for the first time in 25 years, positioning the distributor for early-2027 theatrical rollout while underscoring sustained North American appetite for Japanese arthouse.
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