As we consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. Such narratives probe intricate themes ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he continues to move millions of copies. It raises a pressing query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may now get him killed.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the history of our human race. But, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent intense controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she truly reformed, and what are the director's true motives?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging times, people turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an reliable medical solution – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become wary.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the precise story of what happened is still somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and given away vast sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the possibility that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his situation could improve. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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