While we consider the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length pieces emerges. Such narratives explore complex themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
The Puzzling Author and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to sell millions of books. This prompts a pressing query: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could still cost him his life.
The Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically re-writing the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest moments, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich country has become a major player on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts 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.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense outrage. But the precise truth of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the secret to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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