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At least 300,000 people were murdered during Idi Amin's brutal rule in Uganda from 1971 to 1979, a period marked by fear and oppression.
The Reichstag Fire on February 27, 1933, served as a pivotal event that facilitated Adolf Hitler's rise to dictatorship, raising questions about its true perpetrators.
Half a million lives were lost during the Spanish Civil War, which set the stage for Francisco Franco's nearly 40-year dictatorship.
In 1308, the village of Montaillou in the Pyrenees becomes a focal point of the Inquisition, revealing the harsh realities of heresy trials and religious persecution.
Adolf Hitler's ascent from obscurity to dictatorship in post-World War I Germany is examined through key events, propaganda, and public sentiment that facilitated his rise.
Nazi concentration camps on British territory, such as Alderney's Sylt and Norway's Flastad, reveal a hidden history of forced labor and brutal conditions during World War II.
The Reichstag Fire of February 27, 1933, served as a pivotal event that facilitated Adolf Hitler's rise to dictatorship, raising questions about the true identity of the arsonist.
Heinrich Himmler's rise from a middle-class youth in Munich to the head of the SS illustrates his role in orchestrating terror, genocide, and brutal occupation policies during Nazi Germany.
Nazi Germany's camp system evolved from political incarceration to systematic genocide, with Operation T4's medical murders serving as a blueprint for the Holocaust.
Hitler, Göring, and Himmler manipulated animal welfare and propaganda to align with Nazi ideology, revealing a complex relationship with nature.
Iranian women's rights activists challenge systemic gender discrimination and child marriage within a repressive theocratic regime, highlighting their struggle for equality.
In a future where the North Korean regime has collapsed, the film critiques the moral implications of global inaction towards the dictatorship.
Renowned human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh continues her fight for justice in Iran despite being imprisoned, as documented through secret footage and interviews with activists.
In the summer of 1919, the Allies signed the Versailles Treaty, a document that Germany viewed as disastrous and which fueled extremist sentiments.
The rise of Adolf Hitler and key figures like Joseph Goebbels, Heinrich Himmler, and Albert Speer shaped Nazi Germany's implementation of terror from 1925 to 1939.
In 1936, Berlin hosted the Olympics under Nazi rule, showcasing a grand spectacle that masked the regime's oppressive policies, including the exclusion of Jewish athletes.
In early 1945, as Hitler's regime crumbled under the pressure of advancing Russian and US forces, the documentary examines the catastrophic consequences of his totalitarian vision, the deaths of key figures like Goebbels and Himmler, and the legacy.
Colour footage from the D-Day landings in Normandy and life under the Nazi regime reveals a stark contrast to the black-and-white images of World War Two.
In the Arab Marsh Rushes of Iraq, the struggles of the Marsh Arabs under Saddam Hussein's regime are highlighted through expert insights and unique artistic perspectives.
Francisco Graupera reflects on his life and the realities of living under communism in Cuba, challenging common misconceptions about the Revolution.
In late 2017 and early 2018, 29 Iranian women protested against the compulsory hijab by publicly displaying their headscarves, facing arrest and abuse from authorities.
In 1936, the Berlin Olympics became a propaganda tool for Adolf Hitler's regime, showcasing the exclusion of Jewish athletes like Margaret Lambert and the triumph of Jesse Owens.
Gene Gutowski, a teenage boy from Lwow, Poland, survived the Nazi occupation through cunning and resilience, ultimately sharing his harrowing story with his son.
During the Cold War, underground artists in Estonia and Moscow created impactful works under oppression, while the CIA facilitated the smuggling of their art as a form of resistance.
Opening a copy of Mein Kampf leads the Mandell family on an unexpected exploration of history and its implications during World War II.
Israel's Supreme Court ruling has legalized torture, with experts documenting systematic sexual violence and degradation against Palestinian detainees for decades.
20% of North Korea's population has little or no food, with famine remaining a constant threat amid severe oppression and poverty.
A conservative conclave in Dallas this summer celebrated the rise of authoritarianism, drawing parallels between Hungary and the United States.
Japan's prison system enforces strict regulations, including silence and limited interaction, raising questions about its impact on crime rates and inmate treatment.
A third of the global population is now governed by authoritarian populists, leading to increased repression of civil society and democratic freedoms.
A brother is found murdered in Aceh, raising questions about military accountability in Indonesia.
75% of Afghanistan is under Taliban control, as journalist Marine Jacquemin reports on the strict prohibitions affecting daily life in the country.
A 48-minute look at Turkmenistan reveals a country where foreign journalists face strict restrictions and a president known for his eccentricities.
Every year, 5,000 Western tourists visit North Korea, where they must adhere to strict regulations and are closely monitored during their stay.
Months after the invasion of Ukraine, Putin's propaganda silences independent voices in Russia.
One year after the Taliban's takeover, schools for girls are banned, and women like Brishna face threats of violence for advocating their rights.
Bashar al-Assad flees to Russia in December 2024 as his regime collapses in Syria.
Munya Chawawa reveals the truth about North Korea and Kim Jong-Un's dictatorship.
In Brazil, Stephen Fry confronts President Jair Bolsonaro about rising violence against the LGBTQ+ community, while also addressing the erosion of gay rights in Russia and the recent legal advancements in India.
Approximately a quarter of the Members of the European Parliament are now affiliated with extreme right parties, reflecting a significant political shift across Europe.
Vladimir Putin's regime employs extensive propaganda tactics to manipulate public perception in Russia, suppress dissent, and control information amid the Ukraine conflict.
More than 50,000 North Korean men and women are subjected to forced labor in 40 countries, with their earnings diverted to support the regime of Kim Jong-un.
Eight hostages were rescued from Taliban captivity with the help of a double agent operating within the regime's ranks.
Vladimir Putin's Youth Army movement aims to cultivate patriotism in Russian youth.
Laurent Gbagbo's manipulation of the electoral process in Ivory Coast, alongside Charles Ble Goude's strategic influence, highlights the complexities of the nation's democracy.
Thousands of people lined up in Moscow last winter to participate in a revival of an old Russian Orthodox baptism ritual.
LGBTQ+ individuals in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan face severe persecution and are forced into hiding, struggling for survival without access to basic rights and services.
The German Reichsbürgerbewegung, which rejects post-war democracy, is examined for its growth and suspected role in a 2022 coup d’état plot.
