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In October 2019, an unthinkable tragedy hit the peaceful village of Jura in Switzerland: Christophe Keller slit his wife Melanie's throat before cutting his own. The crime shocked the whole country. What had happened between this couple, living a seemingly ordinary life with their three children? This film talks to the victim's sister, children, and friends to try and get to the bottom of how fam…

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Mesopotamia 3D

Iraq | 2021

Sumer. Babylon. The epic Gilgamesh and the legendary Tower of Babel. Today, these names still resonate. They embody Mesopotamia – the land between the two rivers of Tigris and Euphrates. Regarded as a cradle of civilization, within this historical region humanity organized itself into a society of tens of thousands. They invented writing, developed agriculture, and monumental architectural struct…

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Low Wage Workers in the Pandemic

United States | 2021

In the era of Covid-19, two workforces have been revealed: those who could do their jobs from home and those who had to show up in person. For low-wage, essential workers who can’t stay home, it's an unequal playing field. Covid-19 has widened the gap between well-paid and low-wage workers, as the former have been able to work from home in relative safety. In San Francisco, one group of fast food…

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The Silent Music Street of Kharabat

Afghanistan | 2021

Since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in August, musicians have been restricted from playing in public, and live music is effectively banned. On Kharabat Street, the heart of Afghanistan's music culture in Kabul, the once lively streets are now silenced, and musicians have been forced to find alternative work. This report meets some of those who have been hit by the Taliban's takeover, and …

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The Desert of Forbidden Art

Uzbekistan | 2021

This is the incredible story of how a treasure trove of banned Soviet art worth millions of dollars was found in the desert of Uzbekistan - and an exploration of how art survives in times of oppression. During the reign of the Soviet Union, a small group of artists remained true to their vision despite threats of torture, imprisonment, and death. Their plight inspired a young archeologist (and f…

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Life at 50°C: Middle East

Iraq | 2021

In the Middle East, temperatures are rising at an alarming rate. Desertification and droughts are causing water shortages, while in urban areas, day-to-day life is impeded by sweltering heat.

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Who pays for recycling?

United States | 2021

For years, Americans have been encouraged to recycle, but global changes to the market for recycled material has led to a realization that just because that symbol is on the package or it’s placed in a blue bin, doesn't necessarily mean a used product will go on to have a second life. In 2018, China stopped taking most recycled material from places like the United States, citing the influx of con…

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Life at 50°C: Australia & Mexico

Australia | 2021

Australia is one of the countries already seeing an increase in the number of extremely hot days because of climate change, with places like Sydney experiencing temperatures around 50C. The intense heat has led to unusually strong bushfires and some indigenous species dying en masse. This new reality is hitting home for many who are forced to defend their homes from the wildfires and are finding …

Turning a Blind Eye

Switzerland | 2021

Mesopotamia 3D

Iraq | 2021

Low Wage Workers in the Pandemic

United States | 2021

The Silent Music Street of Kharabat

Afghanistan | 2021

The Desert of Forbidden Art

Uzbekistan | 2021

Life at 50°C: Middle East

Iraq | 2021

Who pays for recycling?

United States | 2021

Life at 50°C: Australia & Mexico

Australia | 2021