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An elite team of international criminals vanishes into thin air after pulling off the most audacious diamond robbery of the 21st century. With over a hundred million dollars in stones missing and authorities across three continents on high alert, investigators race against time to uncover how it was done—and who’s really behind it. Featuring exclusive access to security footage, secret informants, and the masterminds who planned it all, this gripping documentary unravels a true crime story so complex and daring, it feels like fiction.

Dive into the electrifying journey of Led Zeppelin—the band that redefined rock music and sparked a cultural revolution. Go beyond the thunderous riffs and stadium anthems to uncover the early struggles, relentless ambition, and creative spark that united Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham.Through rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, experience the birth of a sound that fused blues, folk, and hard rock into a force that shook the music world.
This documentary offers an intimate look at the people behind the legend—their triumphs, tensions, and transformation into true icons. More than just a story of success, it’s a powerful chronicle of how four musicians became a phenomenon that still echoes across generations. Don’t miss the chance to witness the rise of a band that forever changed the face of rock.

Investigative journalist Gabriel Gatehouse embarks on a gripping global journey to unmask the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive and anonymous genius behind Bitcoin. With unprecedented access, insider testimonies, and cutting-edge analysis, this two-part documentary digs into cryptic digital trails, shadowy figures, and explosive revelations that could reshape our understanding of money, privacy, and power in the 21st century.
As the world becomes increasingly dependent on cryptocurrencies, the story raises the stakes by asking: Who controls the future of finance, and what secrets are hidden behind its origin? Suspenseful, intelligent, and eye-opening, this is not just a film — it's a hunt for the truth at the heart of a digital revolution.

In Antarctica, one the most sophisticated hunting behaviours in the animal kingdom takes place – killer whales creating waves to wash seals off pieces of floating ice. A team of scientists and filmmakers travel heads to these freezing waters to find out more about these unique animals and how they do it. But their mission is not just to deepen our understanding of this extraordinary hunting behaviour. The team are also intent on learning more about the secret – and more tender side – of the lives of these killer whales.

For decades, scientists have sought to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA, a fragile genetic blueprint that rarely survives millions of years. Danish biologist Eske Willerslev had a groundbreaking idea: instead of searching for DNA in fossils or ancient tissues, he looked to frozen sediment. Initially dismissed as impossible, his work led to the recovery of genetic traces from over two million years ago, revealing lush ecosystems that existed before the Ice Age. These discoveries offer unprecedented insights into long-extinct species that thrived in warm, verdant Arctic landscapes.
Willerslev’s perseverance revolutionized DNA research, enabling scientists to reconstruct vanished ecosystems and uncover the genetic secrets of ancient worlds. By examining the DNA of past climates, researchers are paving the way to better understand Earth's deep history and adapt to current environmental challenges. This landmark breakthrough demonstrates that ancient DNA acts as a "time machine," allowing humanity to explore its distant past and draw lessons for the future.

The filmmakers challenge former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers. Anwar Congo and his friends have been dancing their way through musical numbers, twisting arms in film noir gangster scenes, and galloping across prairies as yodeling cowboys. Their foray into filmmaking is being celebrated in the media and debated on television, even though Anwar Congo and his friends are mass murderers.
Medan, Indonesia. When the government of Indonesia was overthrown by the military in 1965, Anwar and his friends were promoted from small-time gangsters who sold movie theatre tickets on the black market to death squad leaders. They helped the army kill more than one million alleged communists, ethnic Chinese, and intellectuals in less than a year. As the executioner for the most notorious death squad in his city, Anwar himself killed hundreds of people with his own hands.
The Act of Killing is about killers who have won, and the sort of society they have built. Unlike ageing Nazis or Rwandan génocidaires, Anwar and his friends have not been forced by history to admit they participated in crimes against humanity. Instead, they have written their own triumphant history, becoming role models for millions of young paramilitaries. The Act of Killing is a journey into the memories and imaginations of the perpetrators, offering insight into the minds of mass killers. And The Act of Killing is a nightmarish vision of a frighteningly banal culture of impunity in which killers can joke about crimes against humanity on television chat shows, and celebrate moral disaster with the ease and grace of a soft shoe dance number.