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MOVIE · 2023

The Pigeon Tunnel

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PG131 hr, 32 minDocumentary

Academy Award winner Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré.

"The Pigeon Tunnel" unveils the life of David Cornwell, the former spy and iconic author John le Carré, in a four-day conversation with an unseen filmmaker. The film delves into his upbringing, espionage career during the Cold War, and the influence of his enigmatic swindler father, Ronald.

It's a compelling exploration of artifice, betrayal, and performance. Cornwell's narrative prowess is on full display as he shares his most intimate wounds and existential questions. The film offers a unique glimpse into the intricate web of truth and deceit that defines his life, making "The Pigeon Tunnel" a mesmerizing cinematic journey.

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