As we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. Such pieces probe intricate themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing critiques on power. Whereas several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. This poses a pressing query: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could still cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as completely changing the narrative of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking extent of exploitation it had carried out.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on International Law
Many supporters hoped that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film following a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses complex queries: Is she truly changed, and is the director's own intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging moments, people rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent medical remedy – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a key player on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious role?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the full truth of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his life could change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
The Global AI Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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