While we consider the previous year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length pieces shines. Such pieces explore multifaceted topics from political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.
A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a pressing query: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only route out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Dispute Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing scale of abuse it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is this person really changed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – it all. In their darkest times, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an consistent medical remedy – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a key force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented project?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the full nature of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his situation might turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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