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.
一个骗婚，一个骗感情，专治低血压。年轻演员们的演技和台词都很一般，唯一能入眼的只有游泳的小企鹅和三浦的私服穿搭。让人昏昏欲睡的电影进行到3/4终于迎来剧情高潮——三浦面对全校师生勇敢演讲，“我——最喜欢BL了！”我也是呀！亮平和三浦的理智温柔包容让人心疼，勉为其难加一颗星
节奏非常好，角度小得恰到好处，并不想看到太多说教和大道理的启发式电影，这又不是公益宣传片，苦涩的生活里看一部这样流畅的小甜片让人感到很治愈。
哼你就可勁兒洗吧，不管怎樣因為自己想過得幸福就騙婚的達咩達咩，不要裝作受害者委屈無奈的樣子做傷害別人的事。女主菩薩心腸...
“她喜欢的是 BL和安藤
电影最后有彩蛋，喜欢就是喜欢，不管他是不是GAY
韩漫即视感 尺度不大 带点sex元素的轻喜剧
但是，骗婚去死吧。
日本终于不再只拍纯爱青春了，Z时代拥有最好的资源，也背负最静谧的孤独。无法质疑与挣脱社会原本的规则和枷锁，耽美，腐女，男同，女同，真实的我们却被打压和羞辱。女主在颁奖台上的发言很精彩，接受和勇气是成长路上的独角仙，我们所求的不过是这个社会，能给我们一个话筒，和一隅窗口，让我们说话，说出自己的声音。
整体感觉还是蛮好的 日本影视作品的文戏真的赞 而那句可能神也是腐女吧真的很温柔 这条路上的人们都有迷茫 否定自己的时候 但不能因为其性取向而伤害他们 毕竟大部分的他们都敏感 细腻且温柔 柔软的像海胆一样
看的时候真希望两个主角在一起。不过掌握这个世界感情线的神还是太恶劣了。
2.5⭐。女主太憋屈了，拍的很文艺但无法接受这样的价值观。难道gay痛苦，同妻就不痛苦吗？特别是女主这么阳光的小太阳🔆，要是成为同妻了简直难以想象。更不用说那个大叔的妻子有多惨，以及存在于这个世界上数以万计的同妻。
身份认同，然后错乱，接着认同。sm电影需要挖掘出更深层次的东西，否则浪费了题材。
他也没有干嚎，至少病床前上的时候能够看到眼泪流到脖子里了。就是他流泪不是大颗大颗。情绪投入是不如金子大地。没想到今井翼会出演大叔这个角色。
真好啊，女孩子真好。明明希望全世界的男人都是同性恋，唯一不希望他是的那个人却是。前半有几场戏非常非常喜欢，但终归发展成容易被遗忘的普通故事。若是真正的和解如同电影过场一般该有多好。
看到了小翅膀😨😨😨😨
只看了电影版哭的不行
男主的泪痣好好看哦 而且演得很有M那味 因为演的好所以看得很兴奋🥰
抛开特殊取向的桥段，妥妥的恋爱喜剧，打开了未知领域的大门，角色演绎贴合，镜头运用到位，每个人似乎都有不为人知的一面，坦诚相待，坦诚面对。
我好喜欢这部电影啊 因为自己也是腐女吧 喜欢同学们在班上讨论同性恋话题 还有朋友们都很好 毕竟现实不是像bl剧一样总是帅哥和甜甜的爱情 现实中不能忽略摩擦 只有摩擦才会有进展
本来是想拿来当一部轻松lgbt片看的，但是影片并不是浅浅带过 简单谈一下恋爱 不是那种“我们当然会因为你还是你而爱你啊”的同性故事。是拍到了能作为青春期性教育典范的lgbt影片。以及！有亮平这样的朋友才是像横道世之介里说的“哪怕只是认识都觉得赚到了”的朋友吧
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