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.
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……不得不说，这不是fleabag wannabe吗
世界上需要更多像惠英一样敢正面刚，甚至举止恐怖的底层女性。影片没有太多的惊天骇俗的场面，平淡无奇的剧情，讲述少女心中的独孤和生活压力下的痛苦，她坐上推土机，做了违背祖宗的决定……
当反套路和自我嘲讽成为常规套路，老IP的新作也不可避免地疲软失效，有些亮点譬如借当代恐怖片比衬、元电影概念及韦斯克雷文的致敬，玩梗玩到极致也算有勇气，娱乐性能达到尚可的水平，死OG的设置就比较无语，人物智商浮动极大影响观感，及格线往上。
在状态非常糟的情况下看的，突然就和女主有了共鸣，之前以为已经很糟了，结果更糟的在后面。
既没有牵肠挂肚的悔恨，自黑自嘲也没有预期的好笑。真的就是不伦不类，一大早看完这电影又睡了一个回笼觉。
我不理解爸爸这种赌马赌到倾家荡产的人设为什么可以洗得好像这一切都不是他的错一样。女主看似正义地怼天怼地，其实选择的方法既无能又无脑。推土机的意象到底是什么，奋起的勇气？求求了选择一条正确的路吧。
古典版的fleabag, sort of
好气哦，不好看呀！另外《惊声尖笑》对我影响太大了，一看这个面具就想笑～
这一部应该是称作死忠影迷的“革命”，同时也是对第一部最有诚意的致敬。
最喜欢的是那个坏银没有受到应有的惩罚。。。因为这才是现实，这电影如果是我们翻拍，怕是为了过审就要换一种结局了。。。虽然我们向往美好，但这个世界就是弱肉强食，从来不存在什么美好
有点差啊，虽然女主挺喜欢的，但不适合这种打扮…可能长得太现代了？
结论是 真的没必要下 40 多 G 的蓝光版
what is this THING quacking right in my face？！！
杜威忘漏补刀领取便当，女团极限反杀，又一次政治正确的全新书写。
'You're young. You don't know what the future has in store. You will rally, and you will be happy again.'
Mary writes a letter that says she is ill and uses the sad face of two dots and a downturned mouth. The happy/sad face doodle was first used yakubd.net in the mid 20th century not the early 19th century.
超喜欢达妹 但是更喜欢她在恰恰丝滑里面那种味道，英国小说咱还是老老实实找英伦玫瑰来演好不啦👾😼
就像是严肃版的惊声尖笑【怎么听起来有点奇怪？】，一边疯狂吐槽，一边疯狂俗套，赢两次是吧。
非常直率地承认自己炒冷饭的第五部，可是要连起来看才好吧，之前的几部已经过去那么久了，谁能记得起情节。情节不够独立，跟之前的牵连有点太强了……
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