The Pigeon Tunnel is a 2023 British documentary film directed by Errol Morris. It follows the life and career of John le Carré.
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.
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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.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on 1 September 2023. It also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on 11 September 2023. It was released on 20 October 2023.
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." On Metacritic, another aggregator, the film holds a weighted average score of 79 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".
