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16'
Recolonising Gaza
Israel/Palestine - 2024
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's Minister of National Security, and Daniella Weiss, leader of the Nachala movement, are encouraging Israeli settler families to move into Gaza. Their goal is to expel the Palestinians and recolonize Gaza entirely. They are convinced that the withdrawal of Jews from Gaza in 2005 following the Oslo Accords has enabled Hamas to install terror.
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25'
The Route: From China to America
United States - 2024
Chinese asylum seekers are entering the US via a dangerous route through Latin America seeking new lives. This year, thousands have already made the trip known as “zouxian” or “the route”. Many cite a host of reasons for leaving China, from economic uncertainty and Beijing’s harsh COVID-19 policies to human rights. But they can fall prey to human traffickers, corrupt officials and even drug cartels.
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25'
London Grown
United Kingdom - 2024
In London, a city farmer battles to preserve her community’s green sanctuary in the face of soaring costs of living. For at least a decade, Sandra Salazar D’Eca has taught the art of growing food in North London, with a focus on empowering the Black community. What started as a hobby has become a vital survival strategy for many. But Sandra’s food growing projects come under threat when the council announces a three-fold increase in annual rents to local farming allotments.
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36'
Why Blame The Seagulls
Argentina - 2024
Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia is an important coastal habitat for marine wildlife. It is home to the southern right whale, the animal that once helped develop the city. Today, it is a direct victim of this success. Mum-calf pairings are suffering the alarming effects of relentless, vicious attacks from seagulls. The film investigates the cause and the impact it is having on the species and what can help resolve the issue.
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29'
America's Broken Borders
United States - 2024
In the United States immigration has become one of the defining issues in this year's presidential election race. Former President Donald Trump has made cracking down on the border and deporting millions of people a key promise in his election campaign. And the surge of migrants into the country has pushed President Joe Biden to take a tougher stance on the issue.
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29'
Reporting For Duty
Ukraine - 2024
Across Ukraine in regional towns and cities, increasing numbers of women are running newsrooms and reporting the war from the frontline. While male colleagues have been mobilised to join the fight against Russia, these women are ensuring that isolated communities are still being kept informed through their local independent media.
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25'
After The Fire
Iraq - 2024
A wedding fire in Qaraqosh Iraq leaves Adison Najeeb, a young videographer who filmed the event, shocked and traumatised. Conspiracy theories take hold. Many think the fire was arranged by outside powers to gain greater influence in the area. The Christian town has dealt with two decades of war, sectarian violence, and ISIS. But beyond the local political grievances and feelings of neglect, there is a deeper sense of exhaustion. After the fire, Adison decides to leave Iraq, and his family, behind.
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11'
Rwanda: 30 Years On
Rwanda - 2024
30 years ago, one of the bloodiest periods in Rwandan history began: the genocide of ethnic Tutsi citizens. With an estimated 800,000 dead, how does the Rwanda of today remember this terrible chapter?
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30'
South Korea's Sham Adoptions
South Korea - 2024
Following the Korean war, over 200,000 children were adopted to families across the world. Desperate to learn more about their families, these adults are now investigating the circumstances of their adoptions.
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13'
Back To Kyiv
Ukraine - 2024
Alyona Alyona, Ukrainian rapper and singer, has shot to international stardom with her performance of "Teresa & Maria", Ukraine's entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Having qualified in Tuesday's first semi-final, Ukraine's biggest female rapper will be competing with co-star Jerry Heil in Saturday night's Grand Final. This portrait report of Alyona Alyona by Jos de Putter gives a warming insight into the life and work of one of the bookie's Eurovision favourites.