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The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story

2003Movie2 h 7 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–80%

An intricate, gripping war movie about history and mystery, with standout storytelling and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Story

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. In the first of three parts, we follow Luper through three distinct episodes: as a child during the First World War; as an explorer in Mormon Utah; and as a writer in Belgium during the rise of fascism.

Feels like

  • Experimental Historical Drama
  • Non-linear Biography
  • Arthouse Mystery
  • Intellectually Stimulating
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Visually Rich
  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Peter Greenaway
  • Multi-Media Project

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Peter Greenaway
Written by
Peter Greenaway
Produced by
Kees Kasander
Music by
Borut Kržišnik, Eduardo Polonio

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Facts

July 18, 2003 · 2 h 7 min · War, Drama, Adventure, Romance

Released
July 18, 2003
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Genres
War, Drama, Adventure, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French, Dutch, Spanish
Made in
United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Russia, Hungary, Germany
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$90,071

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Is The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story?

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for complexity and 9 for non-linear narrative.