In 1999 Nato forces entered Kosovo, ending Serbia's rule of the province. Many Serbs chose to remain in Kosovo. But reconciliation proved hard to achieve between Serbs and the majority Muslim Albanian population. Eight years on, there is still mistrust, especially as the international community considers independence for Kosovo. Kosovan-Albanian film-maker Eki Rrahmani went to the village of Cabra, which suffered more destruction than most.
My Sister the Geisha
Dir: Chloe Hadjimatheou & Dalia Penzik
The role of the geisha in Japan has traditionally been to provide men with pleasing company and conversation. Japanese men are now looking for something more exotic. New geishas from places like England and Australia are in demand. They are tempted by the lure of a foreign lifestyle and money. Katerina Hadjimatheou followed her sister into this strange world. Both young women knew the risks, as several girls have been murdered whilst working as hostesses.
The New Incas
Dir: Rodrigo Vasquez
A simple and heart-rending story about a young Israeli woman's search for the Palestinian man who helped bring her up as a baby. Borders have to be negotiated, history re-interpreted and, most importantly, both sides have to sit down and talk. It is an intensely personal story that proves love can transcend even the most bitter of conflicts.
The Damned
Dir: Franny Armstrong
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I watched Witness on people determined to rebuild their homes after war in Liberia (Mud and Guts). If I want to help, what can I do? How do I get in touch with the people featured in this documentary?
Kate, Malaysia
The film Coconut Revolution is a splendid transformation of a civilisation. It is indicative of the many benefits derived from nature which many nations have neglected, choosing instead to pursue building bombs, nuclear weapons, ammunitions for war and the insanity of terrorism, racism etc.
Kwesi Kwatia Philip, Ghana
I wish to thank you for your informative account of the Bougainvillean struggle (Coconut Revolution). I was posted to Bougainville in 2000 as a peace monitor, and met some of the fighters you highlighted in the film. Their way of life is unique and the film brings out what an inspirational struggle they had against colonialism, exploitation and environmental degradation. I only wish the film had been extended to detail the Bougainvillean struggle beyond 1998 and made more of the disgraceful involvement of the Australian military in the fighting.
Alexandra, Jordan
I very much appreciated your story on South East Washington DC (The Other Side of Washington), especially the segment on voting rights. I live near the capital, in Maryland, and it seems to me that democracy in the US capital should be much more of an international concern, especially considering the Bush administration's claims to hold democracy so dear to their hearts. However, I also would have liked your programme to have given some mention to the recent issue of gentrification. Many Americans would like to see DC become more affluent, but the cost may be a removal of all the poor from the city. Again, many thanks for the coverage. It was an excellent programme.
Liz, USA
It touched me deep inside to watch Katia's story (Beirut Under Siege) which is very similar to the conflict I went through. I believe most of the viewers would sympathize with her, though few would identify with what she went through. I saw in her film my own experience, my country, my mum's words and an expression of my feelings.
Rania, Qatar
Your programme Children That Don't Exist was very well done and a shake-up call for the Arab world to advocate for change.
Martha, Egypt
I have just watched the documentary about the Lahu girls in China. As a Chinese person myself, I am deeply touched by the story. However, again, like most of the other documentaries on Chinese issues, it is too simplistic and a bit confusing the truth. The problems of diminishing individuality in the Chinese education system is that it not only targets the minority groups, but also every Chinese kid. It is just like blaming the Chinese destruction in Tibet during the Cultural Revolution period, and forgetting that the revolution was not only targeting and harming the Tibetans, but also every individual in China. So, the children are suffering, not because they are Tibetans, or minorities, but because of more complex reasons!
Yuli, UK
I want to congratulate the presenter and the entire crew of Witness. It's a ground-breaking show that is unique, captivating and unveils a lot that has been pushed under the carpet for a long time. For me, since Al Jazeera English came on air, it's a must-watch and it's now becoming the talk of town.
Ibrahim, Somalia
I am not interested in football but I was very impressed by those playing the One-Legged Football.
Kristjan, Iceland
Another Road Home - well done, touching. This film shows that given a chance, humans can relate to each other naturally, based on their real feelings for another human.
Anne, Saudi Arabia
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