The Pigeon TunnelCLUB 18+92 min
Synopsis
David Cornwell, a.k.a. spy novelist John le Carré, opens up to Oscar-winning documentarian Errol Morris for the author’s final interview, reflecting on the influences he took away from his father’s life as a con man. Spanning six decades, Carré shares his own incredible story, blended with rare archival footage and dramatic anecdotes. It is set against the stormy Cold War backdrop that extends into the present day.
Morris keeps the visuals as lively as the conversation, creating his own cinematic imaginings of Cornwell’s history, spliced together with famous film and TV adaptations of Le Carré’s novels. The interview covers some of the author’s most famous works including The Spy Who Came in from the Cold; Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy; and A Perfect Spy. Whether you’re an old fan of Le Carré or a newcomer, this rare encounter is something to savour.