Bassel Z Malhas
Biography
Bassel Z Malhas is a writer & director. He was born in Cairo, Egypt, but has lived between there and the US his whole life. Now he resides in Los Angeles, California. He has always had a soft spot for storytelling since he was young creating stories with his friends in the backyard. He is currently working on short films and planning to shoot a feature.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Injured Patient
Amy is having the worst day of her life. Her 16-year-old daughter, Emma, is finally undergoing a heart transplant after waiting over two years. As Emma fights for her life, Amy sits alone in the hospital waiting room, overwhelmed by fear, exhaustion, and a deep anger towards God. She tries to pray but can’t find the words, consumed by rage at the unfairness of it all.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Dancer
Yiyo, a shy and goofy bartender, falls in love with one of the girls that frequents the salsa bar. He needs to get out of his comfort zone and invite her to dance before the night ends.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Brenner
In the 1950s, a seasoned police detective is assigned to investigate a suspected homosexual couple, forcing him to confront the morality of his duty in a world where justice and prejudice collide.