While we consider the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length pieces shines. These narratives explore complex themes from political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing satires on power. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It poses a key question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now get him killed.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, a faction was persuaded. The resulting heated scholarly debate has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of abuse it had committed.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest hours, people depend on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical solution – until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology influence the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to become uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich country has become a key actor on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still partially contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation might improve. I was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu 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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