A Life in Suitcases

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Follows Tulse Luper as he is swept into the ill-fortuned tides of the 20th century and forced to spend his life in a succession of imprisonments.

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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.

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story (2003)

5.4

The Tulse Luper Suitcases reconstructs the life of Tulse Luper, a professional writer and project-maker, caught up in a life of prisons. He was born in 1911 in Newport, South Wales and presumably last heard of in 1989. His life is reconstructed from the evidence of 92 suitcases found around the world - 92 being the atomic number of the element Uranium. The project includes three feature films, a TV series, 92 DVDs, CD-ROMs, and books.

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea (2004)

5.3

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish (2004)

5.1