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.
看到c8组的技能设定被吃了是真的难受，， ，
另外学到一招，当我爱的人要离开我的时候，我也要亲吻她的手腕说，我不同意。
中间外场酒会的戏，艾米丽笑得好迷人！
C’est la vie mais je suis pas d’accord
画面很漂亮
3.5分。 是坚守政治理念的道？还是偏执于实行道的术？这就是影片里两位男主角之间的区别和争执，他们本可以相互配合，共同打造出理想的政治制度，但是却在是非对错中固守姿态，最终让对方陷入到落寞之中。 不过，真正成熟的政治家又怎么会如此二元对立地思考问题呢？理念的完美无缺自然是好事，但是想要在普罗大众面前施以绝对完美的政策又是何等幼稚天真！所以，压根不用思考什么道术之分，道术本身就是一体的，只不过这部电影用二元对立法将这一命题挑出来辩证分析而已。
韩国的这种类型片依然那么令人昏昏欲睡。技术上也真的久没啥毛病。剧本上中规中矩，人物却鲜明的丰满，也不知道是编剧写的好，还是演员的功劳。
法国人真的很会拍轻喜剧诶！
前半段为了主角性格铺垫过多，后面的内容如果让我写也会这么写。很像真实经历改编的故事。
是坚守政治理念的道？还是偏执于实行道的术？这就是影片里两位男主角之间的区别和争执，他们本可以相互配合，共同打造出理想的政治制度，但是却在是非对错中固守姿态，最终让对方陷入到落寞之中。 不过，真正成熟的政治家又怎么会如此二元对立地思考问题呢？理念的完美无缺自然是好事，但是想要在普罗大众面前施以绝对完美的政策又是何等幼稚天真！所以，压根不用思考什么道术之分，道术本身就是一体的，只不过这部电影用二元对立法将这一命题挑出来辩证分析而已。（鲜有废客）
50周年剧场版，可以了。终于不是皮套大战了
相比于平成的皮套大战讲好了一个完整的故事，相当不错了。
I mean MILF 谁不爱呢 法国女人真洒脱 想爱就爱 想跑就跑 堕胎也只是一句话一个生活小穿插 最后人家说一大堆美女回一句话我不同意就拉着跑了hhhhhh
假面骑士世纪拥有着昭和的皮套，令和的特效……
说实话，从入坑以来已经有四年之久了，虽然不及从小看到大的奥特曼系列，但是还是对假面骑士产生了深厚的感情。
韩国的这种类型片依然那么令人昏昏欲睡。技术上也真的久没啥毛病。剧本上中规中矩，人物却鲜明的丰满，也不知道是编剧写的好，还是演员的功劳。
可是她说不同意欸！
一部假借似曾相识的历史，来讲述政治中的理想主义和现实主义。
这部剧讲述了三种时间线过去、现在和未来，圣刃的主题是约定，利维斯的主题是家人，我要指亲情之间的约定展开的故事，整体没什么毛病
从1971年开始，这系列已有50年的寿命。常青树难得的是始终都是俊男靓女的组合，一众男主的颜值都挺高。年长的儿子对着年轻的父亲叫爸爸，这幕始终违和。正邪双方的群战是亮点之一，他们所有的装备，总感觉就是小时候在学校门口就可以买到。再配上特技效果，任何人都可以尝试。
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