"Reveals how even the most complex spy fiction can have a foundation in the relationship between a son and his father." - Brian Tallerico, rogerebert.com
"It’s much richer than a mere biographical documentary, fascinating even to those who haven’t read Cornwell’s work." - Alissa Wilkinson, Vox
Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris (THE THIN BLUE LINE, THE FOG OF WAR) pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of former British spy David Cornwell—better known as John le Carré, author of such classic espionage novels as The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Constant Gardener. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Cold War leading into present day, this rich portrait spans six decades as le Carré delivers his final and most candid interview, punctuated with rare archival footage and dramatized vignettes. THE PIGEON TUNNEL is a deeply human and engaging exploration of le Carré's extraordinary journey and the paper-thin membrane between fact and fiction.
Awards & Nominations
Official Selection - Toronto International Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival
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