As we consider the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional feature-length pieces shines. These pieces probe complex subjects from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pressing question: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still cost him his life.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as completely changing the story of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The resulting bitter controversy has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is this person truly a new person, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent medical end – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy country has become a key actor on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away enormous sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to who wins the global AI race.
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