The Tulse Luper film collection chronicles the life of writer Tulse Luper, who is repeatedly imprisoned throughout the 20th century. Using evidence from 92 suitcases found worldwide, the films reconstruct his life and explore themes of confinement and artistic expression. Combining history, mystery, and drama, the films examine political and social realities of the 20th century and their impact on Luper. With meticulous research and creative storytelling, the series raises questions about freedom and the power of art. Stunning visuals and powerful performances transport viewers to different eras, offering a captivating and thoughtful exploration of global issues and the human experience.
5 films
Peter Greenaway (Director)
JJ Feild
Tulse Luper / Floris Creps
Roger Rees
Tulse Luper
Stephen Billington
Tulse Luper
Raymond J. Barry
Stephan Figura
Ornella Muti
Mathilde Figura
Steven Mackintosh
Günther Zeloty
Jordi Mollà
Hypolite / Gaudí / Jan Palmerion
Ronald Pickup
Monsieur Moitessier
Isabella Rossellini
Madame Moitessier
Franka Potente
Trixie Boudain
Debbie Harry
Fastidieux
Porgy Franssen
Officer Harpsch
Anna Galiena
Madame Plens
Caroline Dhavernas
Passion Hockmeister
Scot Williams
Percy Hockmeister
Roberto Citran
Raoul Wallenberg
Michael Culkin
Luper Authority
Noraly Beyer
Leslie Cotumely / Thomas Papier
Drew Mulligan
Martino Knockavelli
Yorick van Wageningen
Julian Lephrenic
Ana Torrent
Charlotte des Arbres
Kevin Tighe
William Gottschalk
Maria Schrader
Felicite
Jack Wouterse
Erik van Hoyten / The Stationmaster
Dewi Savage
André Schneider
Man in Red (uncredited)
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A comic study of 20th-century history, reconstructing the life of writer, creator and professional prisoner Tulse Luper. Born in 1911 Newport and last heard of in 1989, Luper’s life is pieced together from the evidence found in 92 suitcases scattered across the globe. A Life in Suitcases condenses the six-hour trilogy into a single two-hour feature, and in doing so, accentuates the project as a filmic essay in multiple narratives, listings, sidebars, footnotes, commentaries and anecdotes; a project for an Information Age ready to understand that there never is a phenomenon called History, there can only be Historians, gatekeepers to vested interests.
