While we consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. Such accounts delve into intricate topics ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with sharp critiques on power. Although numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only route out of prison was to join the regime military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the story of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many voters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt clients with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest hours, families depend on him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective medical solution – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideology shape the highest echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a key player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life could change for the better. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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