MUMBAI: International sales agent Fortissimo Films has acquired the international distribution rights of the Anurag Kashyap film, Michael.

The film is a character driven psychological thriller set in the rainy and noisy backdrop of Kolkata.

Said Chris Paton of Fortissimo, “Ribhu is just one of the exciting new generation of filmmakers coming out of India. We’re especially delighted to be working alongside Anurag Kashyap and his team as well as Viacom18 Motion Pictures. They have an exciting vision of new cinema and we share their passion for discovering upcoming talent.”

Presented by Tipping Point Films (a division of Viacom18 Motion Pictures), the film has been directed by Ribhu Das Gupta.

The psychological thriller starring Naseeruddin Shah will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in Contemporary World Cinema on 15 September.