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Upon reflect on the past year, a selection of exceptional feature-length pieces shines. Such accounts explore complex themes from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.

A Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country

Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?

Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War

The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the government military. After 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.

A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight

One woman was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing extent of exploitation it had carried out.

The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law

Numerous supporters expected that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.

Challenging a Nation's Identity

A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?

The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes

From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.

Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition

Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical end – up until possibly now.

A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics

A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of the state.

The English Professional With a Fraudulent Side

With his keen mind and flawless reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to get wary.

A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub

An incredibly rich country has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, working to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this ambitious role?

An Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle

Extremely disliked at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.

During the Trial of a Tragic Case

How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?

The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning

When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.

The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers

When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the full truth of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.

A "Genius" of the Online Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered enormous amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?

Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?

A Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution

As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his life could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.

The International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection

In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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