Short film

John Le Carre: A Life Unmasked

2010 · 30 min

An intimate, thoughtful conversation that feels like listening to a fascinating raconteur reflect on a secretive life.

Directed by: Paul Bernays
Genres: Documentary
Starring: John le Carré, Jon Snow

Overview: John le Carré speaks with unprecedented candour about his life, and about his career as both special agent and celebrated author.

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Directed by: Paul Bernays
Genres: Documentary
Starring: John le Carré, Jon Snow

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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
deception
memory
politics
betrayal
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Humour	2
Realism	9
Romance	1
Tension	3
Darkness	3
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	5

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