In the time of Counter-Reformation, a miller and his son come under investigation by a priest of the Inquisition, when rumors spread that their prosperity comes from working with the Devil.
The Devil's Trap is a film directed by František Vlá?il, based on a novel by Alfréd Technik, adapted by František A. Dvorák and Miloš Kratochvíl. It was the first of three historical dramas that Vlá?il made during the Czech New Wave (technically he isn't really a part of the New Wave, however these films were made during the same era of artistic freedom), preceding his more well known Marketa Lazarová (1967) and Valley of the Bees (1968).
Set in the late 16th Century during the Catholic Reformation, in the Moravian Karst, situated in what is now the Eastern Czech Republic, it tells the tale of a miller (Vítezslav Vejrazka), and his son Jan (Vít Olmer), who come under suspicion and are investigated by a Jesuit priest of the Inquisition (Miroslav Macháchek), when rumors of witchcraft are spread by the local regent (Cestmír Randa), who is jealous of the miller's prosperity and degree of respect among the local populace.
As expected from Vlá?il, this film is a stunning experience all the way through. From the opening shot, an ominous manipulation of perspective with a close up of a mangled figure of Christ dominating the foreground against a tiny figure in black walking along the horizon, to the breathtaking confrontational finale inside the vast stalactite filled Karst caverns, it is a wonderful display of visual mastery.
Maybe not quite as impressive as Marketa Lazarová, but still full of astonishing imagery. As seen from unique angles and distinct points of view which highlight the director's remarkable sense of awareness of framing, motion, and positioning on the emotional and dramatic tone of the scene. The most memorable being a repeated shot where the camera is suspended and launched with speed through the air towards the miller's door.
The story here is a simple one and I would say more accessible than his later works. With a conventional structure emphasized as much by its plot and characters, than by its expressionistic cinematography or authentic historical detail. The events play out without much surprise, and there is a strong underlying, almost supernatural, mysterious aspect that is left unresolved, in fact barely explored, which is slightly disappointing, but only because it's so fascinating that I wish there was more.
Acting is great all around. Particularly the villains: Miroslav Macháchek as the priest, casting a sinister and imposing shadow wherever he goes, and Cestmír Randa as the weasel like regent behind all the persecution. While Vít Olmer brings a charismatic leading man presence in his role as the miller's son Jan, in love with the lovely orphan girl Martina (Karla Chadimová), who becomes a dangerous object of rivalry between Jan and other young men of the village.
The film also features the evocative music of Zden?k Liška (perhaps the most prolific composer of the Czech New Wave). In this his second of eleven collaborations with Vlá?il, his compositions are used sparingly, but to great effect, complimenting but never overpowering a scene. The best example of which can be heard in an amazingly shot celebration and dance sequence at the end of the second act.
The Devil's Trap might not be a masterpiece, but it is still a strong effort, with a fascinating straightforward story and a glorious historical setting captured beautifully by Vlá?il's unmistakable visual prowess. A fine work that would also be the perfect starter plate to prepare yourself for the challenging feast of Marketa Lazarová or The Valley of the Bees. It even has an easy to digest running time. It's therefore puzzling why this gem remains largely overlooked and ignored.
不知道，但是我相信肯定会有的。
我真是喜欢渡月桥和恋人以上无法满足的梦 bgm一响起来鸡皮疙瘩起一身
(๑•ູ॒॒̀•́๑)啦啦啦
工藤新一药效快到的时候好像发情的omega
TV 927～928（982~985）集「红色的修学旅行」鲜红篇&恋红篇
牛逼呀。怎么说呢，不是tv版的东西吗？然后专门搞成院线上映？在疫情期间？那时候都在呼吁不出门，这边让人去电影院看电影。牛逼呀。就这行为不想给好的分
院线版到底剪掉了多少东西 灯侠 囧叔 四代原子侠 达克赛德的欧米伽射线 丑爷 就连钟叔的部分戏份等等 每一个本都会是爆点 然后补拍了特效挡胡子的大超？然后唤醒大超的路易斯是plan B？果然导剪版更加完整 人物的成长也更加合理 小闪出场那段真是超级可爱 然后迟到伤腿平地摔样样都有 真的想对他说：run！Barry run！以及如果还有下一部真的要拍不义了？真的是有点大艹 已经开始期待了
看新一跟小兰的对白，属实是老脸一红，太甜了吧
哇哇哇哇～柯南和新一亲亲惹，虽然只是脸蛋。看了这么久的柯南，终于看见以新一的身份和小兰呆一整部剧惹！但是最后的kiss竟然没有亲到，真的吊观众胃口呀！这部剧电影真的还挺感慨的，日常的沟通真的挺重要的，还是不要冲动。最后！！！基德真的好帅啊！！！好想做他的妹妹哈哈哈哈哈哈哈！
而更怀念那个童年的柯南
新兰党的春天。。。等了多久，这辈子都不会忘谢谢
相对来说作案手法挺复杂的，感觉有点紧。不过剧情线和感情线平行发展挺好的，最后终于交往了，急死了都🤤
2019.01.06看的～开心飞起来，终于在一起了，工藤兰！
画风业界天花板，剧情算是小boss给炭治郎练练手
好甜呀！原来粉红泡泡亲吻的地方就是这里呀～ 新兰cp党追得挺不容易的。从暧昧到确定关系，就是这样的，刻画得好好～案件一般啦 哈哈
开头亚马逊女战士非常悲壮，哭了。片尾，父亲的留言也哭了。这部超长的电影不完美，但是渣导的诚意和态度足够了，完全值得满分评价。片尾的几个彩蛋走向非常颠覆暗黑，说明渣导还是想继续拍。话说DC啥时候拍弗兰克米勒的《蝙蝠侠：黑暗骑士归来》真人版
只要看一次还是会心动一次的定情之吻。让我将清水寺定为日本必去的景点。
洗衣机的甜还是很甜的。
啊啊啊啊啊新兰新兰永恒！！（剧场版要是能回到这样的质量就好啦）
目前看鬼灭之刃的任何剧集或影集，都还没有不满意的，希望继续保持下去。
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