Malachi - Winner of the Jerusalem Int'l Film Festival
A powerful story of abandonment, forgiveness, and an extraordinary bond. After abandoning their son due to a rare syndrome, two parents struggle with guilt and the search for redemption, while his devoted foster mother offers him love and care.
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Malachi
A documentary by: Noam Demsky, Ido Bahat
(Israel 2025, 51 mins, Hebrew with English subtitles)
Synopsis:
The film reveals a poignant tale of abandonment, redemption, and extraordinary human connection. Young parents Efrat and Ofir , abandoned their newborn son Malachi due to a medical syndrome. Bat Sheva, a devoted midwife, chose to become his foster mother, giving him a new life. Interviews with Malachi’s biological parents, foster parents, and medical staff, combined with powerful animation, reveal the trauma of abandonment and its impact: the parents wrestling with guilt while longing for forgiveness, Bat Sheva’s boundless love, and Malachi’s journey to understand himself and his past. The film explores human complexity, responsibility, and the possibility of redemption amidst pain.
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FESTIVALS & SCREENINGS
- Jerusalem Int'l FF: Best documentary, Best editing
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