While we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length pieces emerges. Such narratives delve into complex subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author rose to fame in the nineties with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Whereas several of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This prompts a pressing query: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might still cost him his life.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent bitter argument has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling scale of mistreatment it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A film following a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest moments, families depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment solution – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they began to become uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact story of what happened remains partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might hold the answers to who wins the global AI race.
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