Upon look back on the past year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length pieces shines. Such accounts probe multifaceted subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting commentaries on power. While several of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now cost him his life.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the history of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses thorny questions: Is this person really changed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment solution – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the precise truth of the events remains partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the possibility that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life could improve. That hope was tragically misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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