The spy who wrote himself into existence finally pulls back the curtain.
John le Carré speaks with unprecedented candour about his life, and about his career as both special agent and celebrated author.
Acting
Le Carré's performative modesty is its own masterclass in narrative control.
Writing
Every anecdote feels sculpted—he's editing his life in real time.
Director
Paul Bernays
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Le Carré's real name David Cornwell was still classified when this was filmed; he's performing secrecy about secrecy.
His description of watching Philby's defection announcement while eating lunch at MI6—casual horror as British cuisine.
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