Best Documentary

Summer 1586 is England’s darkest hour. A terrorist cell of Catholic extremists is planning to kill Elizabeth and install the Queen of Scots on her throne. One man stands in the way: Sir Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth’s spymaster and security chief. So why was this dangerous prince of spies so dedicated to his Queen and country? In this tense documentary we’ll explore new visual evidence that will transform our understanding of Walsingham’s dark world. Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTOUyQcU3JG3q8txYLsQdmZ94fWFB9_Ys

It was a household brand with profits in the millions, but in 2005 Kodak filed for bankruptcy. So what went so horribly wrong? Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTOUyQcU3JG3_Semg10K1gnFXplQfPTFW

Originally filmed a decade ago, this documentary provides a raw, unfiltered look at the challenges that defined Iraq’s capital during one of its most turbulent eras. From neighborhood power struggles to the distant promises of politicians, we examine the "new normal" that millions faced daily. Revisit this poignant exploration of a city navigating systemic instability and the incredible resilience of those who refused to give up hope. Directors: Guillaume Martin, Gregoire Deniau Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTOUyQcU3JG3iNQ29m_EynwpI2oGTdHni

The spy chief reveals Maduro's own military saw him as a lightweight

Framed by the hostile relationship between Iran and the US, this feature documentary reveals the breathtaking, personal story of three Americans - Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer, and Josh Fattal - captured in July 2009 and held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison. The documentary not only chronicles their time at this prison it also shows the very personal story of three families and their unyielding efforts to get their loved ones home. Director: Natalie Avital Cast: Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer, Joshua Fattal Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTOUyQcU3JG3iNQ29m_EynwpI2oGTdHni

It's the craziest city in China. In Shenzhen, drones deliver burgers to you in the middle of the street, driverless cars transport packages, "R2-D2" type robots take the elevator in hotels to do room service, and street skewer vendors get paid by smartphone. Director: Eric Lehnisch Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTOUyQcU3JG2SpLeZrAW7IG2ni93ARB39

Deep in Namibia’s Skeleton Coast lies one of the planet’s last wild paradises. Follow Olivier Houalet, the “cheetah man,” as he leads us into untouched deserts where lions still roam free. 🦁 Far from human interference, this gripping journey reveals the fragile survival of Namibia’s desert lions—creatures living on the edge of extinction, yet embodying the true spirit of the wild. ✨ Discover Namibia: The Last Lions of the Skeleton Coast—a breathtaking encounter with nature in its rawest form.

The brutal repression of protests in Venezuela

Every year, 6 million tons of plastic invade our oceans. Unlike normal waste, this "deadly killer" never disappears. How is this plastic apocalypse destroying our waters—and what does it mean for our future? Directors: Friedemann Hottenbacher, Max Mönch Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTOUyQcU3JG2Lgal1WEIJUGu9yicQpHL9

More than thirty years after the publication of the book «The Postman of Nagasaki » and twenty years since the death of Peter Townsend, a Royal Air Force pilot, his daughter Isabelle is contacted by Sumiteru Taniguchi, the postman who survived the atomic bomb and hero of the book. This message rekindles her memories of the deep emotion she had felt when reading the book the first time. Motivated to meet him, she decides to travel to Nagasaki. While preparing for her trip to Japan, she discovers audio cassettes dating from 1982 in Peter’s study. She sets off for Nagasaki with recordings in hand. Guided by her father’s voice, she explores the city and, listening to the testimonies of its current inhabitants, becomes aware of the work he had accomplished to raise awareness for peace in the world. The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to the organisation « Nihon Hidankyo », of which Sumiteru Taniguchi is one of the founding members, is its happy outcome. Awarded « Best Film Reflecting War and Aftermath » at the Bridge of Peace International Film Festival

A fascinating look inside Belmarsh Prison, a concrete fortress in Southeast London that's housed some of Britain’s most high-profile criminals. 00:00 Strangeways 42:58 Wormwood Scrubs

00:00 Crackdown After a parole officer was found shot dead, the FBI, DEA, and NYPD struggled to contain gang violence; authorities wanted to put two drug kingpins behind bars for these crimes. 49:37 Brothers Betrayed In the 1980s, the FBI investigated corruption among police detectives in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 01:39:16 Stolen Identity When an 80-year-old woman was found barely conscious next to the body of her son in an abandoned van, the FBI got involved and linked the crime to a teenager and a middle-aged man. Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTOUyQcU3JG3VTK9eEzIibgYrK1vwbOry

His people are collapsing, but he continues to dance

The killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of a major U.S. health insurance company, ignited a nationwide debate about frustration with the American healthcare system. The suspect, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, became a deeply divisive figure, with some seeing him as a symbol of anger over medical costs and inequality, and others viewing the act as a tragic crime. As protests continue and the trial approaches, this documentary examines the case and the broader questions it raises about healthcare, inequality, and accountability in the United States. Directors: Alex Gohari, Léo Mattei and Victoria Logan

The Venezuelan crisis divides the world into two camps like the Cold War

The Nazi propaganda is finally crumbling. For decades, the daring rescue of Benito Mussolini in 1943 - known as Operation Oak - has been told through the lens of German special forces "heroics." But new, previously unpublished evidence is rewriting history. WWII as it has never been told before. Amazing restored library footage, never before heard eyewitness accounts, documents that have remained secret until now, photographs recently found and shown for the first time, astonishing computer reconstructions and moving re-enactments help us to relive not only the political and military climate of the time, but take us side-by-side with the soldiers to discover the embarrassing truth that has remained hidden for over half a century.

This predator is so gentle that it goes right back into its capture bag

00:00 Ivy League Murder 49:37 Sniper at Home 01:39:14 Final Takedown From the hallowed halls of academia to the quiet streets of suburbia, crime knows no boundaries. This high-stakes compilation of The FBI Files takes you inside three of the Bureau's most intense investigations. Witness the meticulous forensic work and relentless pursuit of justice required to bring down brilliant killers and elusive marksmen. Watch more related documentaries in our FBI Files playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTOUyQcU3JG3VTK9eEzIibgYrK1vwbOry