While we look back on the previous year, a selection of exceptional feature-length stories shines. Such narratives probe multifaceted topics from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with scathing critiques on power. Although several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole way to escape prison was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may now get him killed.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated argument has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises complex queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the director's own methods?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, families depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment end – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the highest echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich country has transformed into a major player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the precise story of the events remains somewhat unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his life could improve. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the key to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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