剧情介绍

  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.

评论:

  • 岚珠 2小时前 :

    1983年的神作。89分钟,王树忱 / 钱运达,编剧有包蕾。中国的巫术、神话、侠义,西洋的基督精神,希腊悲剧的机械降神,画风上善恶符合一望而知的古典审美。配音阵容强大。

  • 买凝珍 5小时前 :

    对于政治权力的隐喻太明显了,就如同大人和小孩之间的权力不平衡一样

  • 卫怡男 2小时前 :

    有没有人觉得那个年轻女子的狐狸精长得极像犯病病小姐?

  • 性明杰 2小时前 :

    我哥哥现在的女朋友长得很像这部动画里的老狐狸精!!!

  • 向娟巧 9小时前 :

    至今仍在心中留着最美的印象

  • 凡鹏 1小时前 :

    最爱狐狸老太婆,

  • 彩彦 7小时前 :

    有没有人觉得那个年轻女子的狐狸精长得极像犯病病小姐?

  • 敛骊雪 0小时前 :

    普羅米修斯盜火種式的故事,包裹在充滿東方美學的京劇美術中,毫無違和感。只可惜現在拍不出來過不了審,最起碼寺廟的那段戲,就會被佛教協會叨逼叨。

  • 始醉蝶 1小时前 :

    故事编排和美术设计都是一流,集隐喻反讽传统技艺于一体的优秀之作,结尾铿锵有力掷地有声,实乃国漫不可多得之经典。

  • 云枫 0小时前 :

    我晕,原来这片叫天书奇谭啊,十几年后才知道!

  • 易运乾 7小时前 :

    之前没看过蜡笔小新剧场版,第一次看没想到惊艳到这种程度,前半段想聊的点特别多,科技提升衍生出的伦理问题(AI完全取代教师职能) 日本特有的精英(エリート)文化 从众心理 日本严重的重视规则(ルール) 只通过评分(工资)来judge人的高低 还有阶级固化带来的阶级矛盾 ,讨论的不深但是每一点都无比真实。后半段热血的部分真实影院爆哭(被身边的人关心着和在乎着的感觉最高) 后来听一直是蜡笔小新铁粉的女票说剧场版的脚本监督一直是adventure time的团队,恍然大悟 (btw安利下神剧AT 心中Top1白月光

  • 度银柳 8小时前 :

    🌟总体评价:

  • 明夏青 9小时前 :

    哇咔咔,蛋生,现在还在想这个名字

  • 悟君浩 5小时前 :

    玉皇大帝:长明灯,有书不传高高坐,脑袋流油当烛火。

  • 卫金泓 3小时前 :

    寻寻觅觅多年终在电驴上下到高清版,太爱蛋生了~

  • 卫燕 8小时前 :

    中国版的哈利波特啊,或者说应该是英国版的天书奇谭……

  • 卫平 1小时前 :

    小学上课的时候做了本 天书 被老师批评了....

  • 乘英勋 9小时前 :

    是铁面具~是恋爱~闪闪发光~自卑感~后悔~义气~孤独~狂欢~曾经有过~就是当下~嗯嗯~旺旺~嘿嘿~Fire~~~~~~~~~~~是不屈不挠无限可能的谜团~~~~~~

  • 东门丽文 8小时前 :

    画面很美观,不过从剧情的角度,个人还是觉得《大闹天宫》更精彩些。至于这部作品本身,反派的塑造明显比主角更生动

  • 幸孟夏 6小时前 :

    反派的人设惊人地时髦,相当辛辣的讽刺喜剧。

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