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MALACHI | מלאכי

Dir. Ido Bahat and Noam Demsky 2025

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Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills , Beverly Hills
* Followed by Q&A with Director Ido Bahat Sponsored by American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro
Thursday, 02/12/26, 7:00PM 18
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Dir: Ido Bahat and Noam Demsky
2025

Born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a rare facial deformity, Malachi was abandoned at birth. His life takes an unexpected turn when a midwife decides to foster him, giving him the chance to grow up with stability, care, and a family. At the same time, his biological parents confront their decision, navigating guilt, responsibility, and the possibility of redemption.

Winner of the 2025 Jerusalem Int’l Film Festival for Best Documentary and Best Editing.

Followed by Q&A with Director and Producer Ido Bahat

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  • Director

    Ido Bahat

    Ido Bahat is an award-winning Israeli documentary filmmaker and editor, recognized at the 2025 Jerusalem Film Festival for Malachi. His work explores social and political themes through intimate portraits of Israeli life and has screened widely in Israel and internationally. He also leads film-based lectures and discussions across Israel.

  • Director

    Noam Demsky

    Noam Demsky is an Israeli documentary director known for intimate, socially engaged films. His work, including; A Waste of Space and Malachi, explores themes of identity, trauma, and belonging through deeply personal, character-driven storytelling.

Credits

PREMIERE STATUS
U.S. Premiere
DIRECTOR
Ido Bahat and Noam Demsky
SCREENPLAY
Ido Bahat and Noam Demsky
PRODUCER
Ido Bahat and Noam Demsky
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Ronen Mayo
EDITOR
Ido Bahat, Ido Haar
MUSIC
Avi Belleli
SOUND
Ronen Nagel
YEAR
2025
LANGUAGE
Hebrew
DISTRIBUTOR
Israeli Films
FESTIVALS AND AWARDS
2025, Winner, Jerusalem Film Festival, Best Documentary, Best Editing