While we consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces stands out. These narratives explore intricate themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on power. While numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a key query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only route out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our species. However, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting intense controversy has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is this person truly reformed, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging times, families rely on him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment remedy – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the uppermost levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key player on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
The End of a Global Development Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full story of the events is still somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the possibility that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation could improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
A Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the answers to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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