‘The film is full of fresh perspectives and new information. Huge kudos to the production team’
BBC for BBC
With exclusive access to UN insiders-turned-whistleblowers, this “utterly compelling” feature-length film exposes wide-ranging abuses of power and corruption at the highest levels of the UN system.
It focuses on revealing the ingrained untouchability of the secretary general and his senior officials, who oversee a culture of silence and retaliate against anyone who speaks out against them.
Standout moments include mobile phone footage showing Swiss police entering a private home without a warrant or permission and attempting to take a whistleblower into custody, and a recording of the head of the UN internal oversight body being shut down while attempting to brief the secretary general about an instance of sexual abuse by a high-ranking UN official.
The judges praised the bravery of the team for tackling the subject head on and achieving their goal of exposing wrongdoing at every level of the UN.
“The whistleblowers involved showed courage to openly give details of systemic corruption and abuse across the organisation,” said one judge. “The film is full of fresh perspectives and new information.”
“It’s taken a long time for the corruption and illegal activities by UN officials and employees to be covered in shocking detail on TV,” said another. “Huge kudos to the production team.”
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Afghanistan: No Country For Women
Quicksilver Media for ITV1
Fronted by correspondent Ramita Navai and directed by Karim Shah, this film exposes the harsh reality of life for women under the Taliban. One judge called it a “damning, risk-taking, extraordinary hour of television”.
Fearless: The Women Fighting Putin
Hardcash Productions & The Economist for ITV1
This film follows those within Russia – mainly women – who are opposing the Kremlin in the face of Putin’s crackdown against politicians, activists and journalists. One judge called it “illuminating and shocking” for the way it highlights the inner workings of the Russian government.
Myanmar: The Forgotten Revolution
Evan Williams Productions for Channel 4
Ten brave Myanmar journalists document the country’s tragic descent into civil war in this shocking film for C4’s Dispatches. Moving from safe house to safe house, they investigate major human rights abuses in Myanmar since the 2021 coup.
SAS Death Squads Exposed: A British War Crime?
BBC for BBC
This Panorama film investigates atrocities committed by the British Special Forces in Afghanistan, giving voice to the families of the victims. With testimony from military whistleblowers, it exposes evidence implicating some of the most senior officers within the British Armed Forces.
Ukraine: Life Under Attack
Basement Films for Channel 4
Following a number of civilians and first-responders close to the front line in the early days of Russia’s bombardment of Kharkiv, this film provides fresh insight into the events and offers intimate coverage of the trauma experienced by innocent individuals.
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