The Tulse Luper Suitcases

The Tulse Luper Suitcases is an exceptional multimedia project spearheaded by acclaimed British filmmaker Peter Greenaway in 2003. Deemed ambitious and unconventional, it comprises a series of films, books, and DVDs which revolve around the life of the obscure and imaginary character Tulse Luper.

Categorized under adventure, biography, and drama, this project is set in the backdrop of the 20th century. A time labyrinth is seen encompassing the eighty years of the lead character Tulse Luper's incarceration. Tulse Luper thus symbolizes the 'Everyman' who is ensnared, captured, imprisoned, and cataloged under those historical horizons when Great Walls, in various guises, were determined to divide humanity.

As a center to this project, are three feature films known as The Tulse Luper Suitcases. They unravel before the audience the peculiar life and times of Tulse Luper. He is depicted as a professional writer and project-maker who is caught in the tumultuous, political turbulence of the 20th century. The narrative follows his experiences, discoveries, and involvements across the world.

The first film, 'The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story' introduces us to the protagonist, a young British author, and assembler of suitcases. Each suitcase comprising objects that he discovered throughout his journey marks significant events happening around the world. His experiencings are portrayed as lists and visual material repository which are disseminated via different media. His somewhat unexpected imprisonment during the Sierra Desert uranium mines exploration leads to his first encounter with the concept of confinement and sets the premise for the series to unfold.

The second film in the series,'The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea,' encompasses the progression of the Second world war to the atomic bombing of Japan. This film showcases characters and events that bring, not just humor and farce, but also beauty to these turbulent times. As Luper continues his journey, he, in ever-changing situations of confinement, continues cataloging multiple aspects of human life and broader societal transitions into his suitcases.

Finally, the third film,'The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish,' presents the end of Luper's journey. He continues to explore the nature of time and space and records them tediously in his suitcases.

The various suitcases in these films represent different themes - history, truth, second chances, violence, and freedom. Indeed, these objects become metaphors for different dimensions, like curiosity, thirst for knowledge, or human behavior itself. These suitcases, therefore, become a medium for Luper, or Greenaway, to bring an immersive, metaphysical, and futuristic narrative into play.

Beyond the films, The Tulse Luper Suitcases project also bled into the realm of new media and modern technology. It branched out into the form of an episodic video game, online databases, and DVD compilations. Collectively, the project showcases an eclectic mix of media - from old-fashioned drawing and painting to digital imagery.

Greenaway's innovation in storytelling and amalgamation of the old, and the new media landscape resulted in a rich tapestry where the narrative unfolded through multiple perspectives. The project explored the line between fact and fiction as it connected with history in unique, subtle ways. Furthermore, it attempted to blur the boundaries of traditional cinema while pushing it into a digital era, thereby redefining the viewer’s participation and interaction with story beneficially.

On the whole, The Tulse Luper Suitcases stands as a testament to Peter Greenaway's signature style of storytelling - laden with symbols, allusions and intricate visual artistry, often transcending the ordinary. It is an immersive journey through time, history, and the human psyche, making it an experience like no other. This project, as it unfolds, becomes a commentary on the nature of imprisonment and freedom, clearly highlighting the transient nature of geographic and psychological boundaries. Its unconventional structure and complex storytelling may demand patience but it undoubtedly offers an indulgent intellectual experience.