Films Boutique acquires international rights to Ramzi Bashour's Hot Water starring Lubna Azabal; Sundance U.S. Dramatic Competition selection
Hot Water, the feature debut from Syrian-American filmmaker Ramzi Bashour, has been picked up by Films Boutique for international sales. The project, starring Lubna Azabal, was selected for the Sundance Film Festival's U.S. Dramatic Competition, underscoring its festival appeal and strong awards potential. Cinetic Media will handle North American sales, while Films Boutique oversees international rights. Bashour authored the screenplay and has been named a Sundance Fellow in 2022, 2023, and 2024 in connection with Hot Water, highlighting ongoing industry recognition ahead of the film's launch. The acquisition signals growing momentum for Bashour's cinematic voice and Azabal's standout performance, with buyers worldwide eyeing the title as it moves toward additional festival appearances and a global release strategy.