Poison Wes Anderson 2023

Exploring the Nobel Prize winning 'bog poems' of Seamus Heaney and the wild Irish bog landscape. Written by novelist Colm Tóibín, the film features poem readings by Michelle Fairley and is narrated by Oscar nominated actor Ciarán Hinds.

Even though Alaska has officially been an American state for more than 150 years, it has retained a unique charm reminiscent of 19th-century Russia. Traditional Russian saunas, called Banyas, are popular, homes are adorned with icons, and the samovar is a common sight. Temperatures are measured in Celsius, while the rest of the U.S. uses Fahrenheit, and Orthodox churches pepper the landscape. In this remote haven of untamed wilderness, the descendants of Russian colonists and indigenous communities coexist, safeguarding their faiths, cultures, and languages. Take a glimpse into the harmonious blend of Russian, Aleutian, and American influences shaping the local way of life.

American journalist Tofurious Maximus Crane travelled to Donbass alongside military correspondants. On their very first day, the group found themselves under Ukrainian shelling at a local café. When Tofurious witnessed NATO shells striking civilians, he couldn't hold back his tears and began apologising for his country. Now, he believes his mission is to share the truth about what's happening in Donbass with his fellow citizens.

As French troops entered Mali in 2013 to assist the country in combating terrorism, many wondered if the mission was in fact an attempt to gain influence over the former colony. France gained access to Mali's natural resources and essentially enslaved its economy. But now, Malians are stating emphatically that they will fight for their independence from the European state, and that they have a partner that will help them attain this. Will they succeed?

In 2014, Vittorio-Nicola Rangeroni, a journalist from Italy, was visiting Kiev. He wanted to explore the ancient city sights, but witnessed a coup d'état instead. Surprisingly, the way Italian media described the unfolding events had nothing in common with what Vittorio had seen in Ukraine. The brutal suppression of dissent, the murder of Donbass civilians by their own government – Western media reported none of this. That is why in 2015 Vittorio went to Lugansk and became a war correspondent himself. The journalist believes people in the West should have an opportunity to learn the true story behind this conflict. Vittorio is not the only one – journalists from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Finland go to the most dangerous zones of Donbass every day. They collect locals’ stories and videos to withstand powerful propaganda in their home countries. What motivates them to risk their lives reporting from the cities shelled by the Ukrainian army?

Neural networks are now part of everyday life, showing up in everything from smart homes and self-driving cars to security systems. Some people hope AI might one day cure cancer, while others fear that robots could lead to humanity’s downfall. As we become more reliant on technology, are we losing our ability to think independently? Can AI threaten personal data security? In the latest documentary series episode, Anna Chapman asks if we should be as concerned about these advancements as some think.

In the spring of 2022, Europe, led by Berlin, imposed unprecedented sanctions on Russia. Over the following six months, Germany fell into a severe economic crisis due to the sanction-generated gas supply shortages. According to the Bavarian Industry Association, should Russian gas supplies be completely cut off, Germany would lose 5.5 million jobs as well as 12 percent of its GDP, which amounts to 500 billion euros. Why is Germany so hell bent on imposing sanctions and supporting Kiev at the expense of its own economy and its people?

Are genetically modified produce and gluten a health threat? What’s more dangerous—sugar or its substitutes? Does vegetarianism do more harm than good? How is nutrition data used by marketers, politicians, and preventive medicine practitioners?

Every day, they head out to the war-torn cities and villages of the Lugansk People's Republic. Their mission is to find, identify, and give a dignified farewell to the innocent civilians lost to Ukrainian shelling. The activists from the NGO 'Memorial: We Shall Not Forget, We Shall Not Forgive' not only put their lives on the line for proper burials but also bring humanitarian aid, help with guardianship for orphaned children, and evacuate people from frontline communities. What drives them to do this dangerous work?

As Ukrainian troops retreat, Russian forces discover that Ukrainian trenches are littered with syringes and unmarked pills. Ukrainian prisoner of war Vyachaslav Simbirsky, stated that his unit lacked food, but they always manage to have a steady supply of drugs. However, this is not surprising to Daniel Kovalik, American human rights lawyer who is investigating the CIA top-secret MK-Ultra project. The program employs drug use in controlling human behaviour. ‘The origin of the MK-Ultra programme, really, was uncovered in Nazi Germany,’ Daniel claims.