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.
boring，这女性主义直白的，就差把这四个字贴脸上了。从剧作角度出发，和《间谍之妻》的女性主义比差了很多。
节奏太慢了，部分场景很漂亮，故意设计了一个看似美满的结局。#20220203
我想再次重逢，那是一首生命挽歌
可怕的是中世纪的故事放在当代依然成立，没人关心女性的遭遇和真相，只有男人的尊严和群众吃瓜的兴奋。宣布决斗和决斗时国王和王后的表情对比很有意思。看完有点无法直视我家呆萌了怎么办？这大概也说明演得好吧，笑。还有我能说大本满满的权游乔佛里既视感吗…
虽然整个设定其实有点经不起推敲，但是导演对情感的把控还是很到位的，非常细腻动人
“You're not doing this for me. ”如果说这是一部女权作品，那这句话需要向更多人呐喊出声。如果实在要说有什么被唤醒了，大概是结局升官发财死老公吧。
原来真的就这样接替了人生啊
八旬的雷老爷真是稳，视听语言很流畅，最后的决斗戏冲击力十足，真实又惨烈，可能是今年最硬核的动作场面之一了。在这场强奸案中，施暴者、女方丈夫、婆婆、闺蜜、审判人，共同搭建了一出男权社会的群像，唯独缺席的，只有她，这个婚姻筹码、生育工具和施暴对象，甚至根本没有人问过一句，她还好吗。朱迪科默贡献高光演出，表情的变化精准传达出导演的意图。另外不得不说，本老师这贱兮兮的小黄毛造型还很适合这部电影……
电影讲的是呆萌的老婆被司机性侵了，司机不认账，呆萌要和他决斗。从三个角色的角度看这件事，谁真谁假没有《罗生门》般难以推测，事实上真相如何也无所谓。
却只是奉献了一场生死决斗的戏给围观群众
天呐，实在太过时了，不管是科幻概念还是镜头语言都应该是短片承载的量。APPLE+最近出品的片子或多或少都强调AI未来，这到底是何必呢
看了简介才去看的，设定很新颖，但拍得却很俗气。正确的拍法应该是让观众跟随克隆人的视角，最起码要以克隆人为主角，讲述本体死后，克隆人替代本体生活的故事，而不是让观众看本体临死前的各种麻烦事儿，搞的像部家庭肥皂剧，白白浪费了观众宝贵的周六晚间时光。
概念片，但概念也不是很新鲜，得亏了阿里的演技让这个故事还算可信。
很喜欢雷神，但这部作品并不出彩。将女权的问题放在了中世纪，将女性刻画得足够丰富复杂。但故事叙述也有问题，不同视角叙述可以展现事情另一面，但是稍显拖沓，同样的情节重复并没有给观众展现出足够的差异，因此会觉得重复疲惫。可决斗戏拍得足够精彩，依然是雷神水准。
决斗的时候
演技没话说 抛开科幻的设定 内核找的角度无新意 没有打动我 Awkwafina有小惊喜 潜力挺大的
3.5星，同样的事件一遍一遍不同的细节加深对一件事情的理解。其实有点太过形式化，但还是会为女子感到骄傲！说出来，勇敢得活下去！
我曾为之哭泣，那是一曲天鹅绝响
克隆人这个题材，其实已经没什么新鲜玩意可说了。不过本片直接越过了常见的“伦理困境”这个角度，从选择了如何平静的告别、如何与过去与自己和解这个角度。阿里的表演令人动容。冲奥重点选手无疑了。
全方位地证明了叙事艺术的魅力，这样的作品在如今“剧集盛电影衰”的时代里可太珍贵了。
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