As we consider the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length stories shines. Such accounts probe complex subjects including political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Although many of his literary peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It raises a key query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our species. But, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent heated controversy has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is this person really reformed, and what are the director's own methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging moments, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an effective treatment end – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Small Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely rich country has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this ambitious role?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the full truth of what happened remains partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their islands may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life could turn around. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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