While we consider the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length pieces shines. Such pieces delve into multifaceted themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only way out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely rewriting the history of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing heated controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking breadth of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording poses complex queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the director's own methods?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, families rely on him to restore order.
Can an Iconic Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the highest echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a key force on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious project?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the exact nature of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life could improve. I was devastatingly wrong.
The International AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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