Endurance

Will Trump end the war in Ukraine?

As the third anniversary looms, Trump vows to end the Ukraine war. ABC Four Corners investigates if peace is possible, meeting political leaders and achieving extraordinary access to the frontlines. From an underground bunker, an elite Ukrainian drone unit hunt and kill enemy soldiers. Meanwhile Russia is throwing everything it has at Ukraine in relentless, suicidal pushes that Ukrainian soldiers call "meatwaves".

Can't Feel Nothing

What is the internet doing to us?

A man lies in bed illuminated by the blue-white light of his mobile phone. He doom scrolls past cute pets, outraged opinion pieces and haunting images from the world's hotspots – and he feels absolutely nothing. With curiousity and humour, director David Borenstein travels the world to investigate how bad things really are. Who is pulling the strings when the internet makes us angry, sad, horny or just plain indifferent? And is there any way back? From the American internet troll, a burnt-out superstar in the Asian influencer industry, a cynical fake-news factory in Eastern Europe, Russian state propagandists and an online dominatrix, this is an alarming contemporary diagnosis, with a bold attempt to also look at solutions.

Sex in the Soviet Union

How authoritarianism warps human sexuality

A cinematic, unflinching exploration of the sexual mores and brutal repression that defined life in the USSR. Delving into the darkest corners of Soviet society, the film sheds light on the underground worlds of pornography, prostitution, sexpionage, gay life, the gulag, abortion, rape and the daily terrors of searching for intimacy in a totalitarian regime. A stark warning of the personal consequences of authoritarianism.

Eternal Sky

The world's leading astrophysicists seek to unravel the origins of time

Set against the remote Andes in the Chilean Atacama desert and New York City, this award-winning film tells an intimate story behind one of science's most competitive races: the hunt for the origins of our cosmos. In a unique, lyrical parallel, it also delves into the lives of several Atacameno elders who bring an original and intriguing vision of the cosmos, offering viewers a mysterious, magical, and philosophical perspective that will captivate them.

Code is Law

Cyber vigilantes hunt hackers stealing billions in cryptocurrency

This doc explores an unprecedented crime spree in the cryptocurrency world, where hackers routinely steal millions with the push of a button. The story is told by cyber vigilantes in pursuit of criminal hackers, including one notorious teenage prodigy who stole $64 million while openly trolling his victims and the justice system, becoming the first to argue ‘code is law’ in court, before vanishing as an international fugitive.

Between The Rains

A childhood caught up in tribal expectations and the looming threat of climate change

Filmed with stunning cinematography over four years, Between the Rains explores a childhood caught within a traditional culture that is a casualty of climate change. During a period of record low rainfall in northern Kenya, the Turkana tribe faces growing violent clashes with rival tribes and encroaching wild predators hunting their livestock. Kolei, a sensitive shepherd boy whose name translates to “living amongst the goats”, questions not only his path as a warrior, but also the erosion of the culture that has shaped every aspect of his life. With unprecedented and intimate access to the Turkana people, this moving coming-of-age story reveals the grave threats facing one of the world's oldest communities.

Ice Maiden

One woman's solo trip around Antartica

This raw, powerful documentary takes the viewer right into the incredible world of brave sailor and solo adventurer Lisa Blair as she embarks on her voyage to be the first woman to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around Antarctica.

Six Inches of Soil

Feeding the roots of regeneration

The inspiring story of three young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system to transform the way they produce food, championing regenerative farming to heal the soil and build viable businesses. By focusing on local food systems and shorter supply chains, they find ways to provide for their communities sustainably. With guidance from seasoned mentors, they become part of a new agrarian renaissance.

Norwegian Democrazy

Where is the boundary between free speech and hate speech?

A deep dive into the fiery intersection of free speech and hate speech, spotlighting the contentious actions of SIAN, an Islam-critical group whose incendiary protests incite fierce debates and necessitate extensive police protection. Through exclusive access, the film intimately follows SIAN's leader, Lars Thorsen, and his associate, Fanny Bråten, alongside the endeavors of anti-racist activist Axel and his allies. As tensions escalate and violence looms, the documentary grapples with pivotal inquiries regarding the exploitation of free speech for spreading hatred and the intricate challenges confronting democratic societies in confronting extremism.