The Pigeon Tunnel
2023 British film by Errol Morris
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The Pigeon Tunnel is a 2023 British documentary film directed by Errol Morris. It follows the life and career of John le Carré.
- Dominic Crossley-Holland
- Steven Hathaway
- Simon Cornwell
- Stephen Cornwell
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| Directed by | Errol Morris |
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| Cinematography | Igor Martinovic |
| Edited by | Steven Hathaway |
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Running time | 94 minutes[2] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on 1 September 2023. It received critical acclaim and was named one of the top 5 documentary films of 2023 by the National Board of Review.[3]
Plot
The film explores the life and career of John le Carré.
Production
In July 2023, it was announced Errol Morris had directed a documentary revolving around John le Carré, with Apple TV+ set to distribute.[4]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on 1 September 2023.[5][6] It also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on 11 September 2023.[7] It was released on 20 October 2023.[8]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 84 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8/10. The website's consensus reads: "Enthralling for fans as well as those who've never read one of his bestsellers, The Pigeon Tunnel pulls back the curtain on a master of the espionage thriller."[9] On Metacritic, another aggregator, the film holds a weighted average score of 79 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[10]
