As we look back on the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories shines. These narratives probe multifaceted themes from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal journeys.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of books. This raises a key query: Has he become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole way out of prison was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers could still get him killed.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person really a new person, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging moments, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent medical remedy – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his teachings influence the highest echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to become wary.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has become a major force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the precise truth of the procedures remains partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life could turn around. That hope was sadly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the secret to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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