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.
没有资本主义的隐瞒真相，没有勾心斗角的争夺财产，只有朴实的行动和撤离。几个大场景的特效也不错，没有太大的逻辑bug，这里牺牲没办法避免了。看多了好莱坞式的，这部片子就很清新。
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没人物，
how should i live
浪漫又温暖，猜得到结局的爱情电影，也有关于恋爱和分手值得思考的点，氧气罩的伏笔不错~
我和朋友，半夜吃着汉堡，期待的观看所谓的惊悚灾难片，看到睡着了好吗？请问惊悚在哪里？最精彩的后段，全程狗血剧情，怎么所有电影都这种剧情，马上跑了，必有意外，一根管子就要了同事的命，女主男主只会坐在位置上告诉同事不要出去，那你TM站起来阻止啊，门关上了男主想着站起来了，对不起，我看不到本片的内涵，只能说被骗进来了。
烂到懒得评价~~~纯属浪费时间~~~~~~
挪威环境好，人少，期待去看一看
这等阵容仅是交出一部配合流媒体时境放出的命题片属实浪费- -但这里的悖论是，如若不是流媒，这样的制作还能在哪里出现。简单与不带有过度的感情和转折的情节，更多保留几分洋洋得意的傻气与幽默；“失恋阵线联盟”的互相治愈故事虽老套，但不排除嗅察两颗心逐渐走近的奇妙；还是足够讨喜的。
本片证明女生结束感情慢一拍，进入感情又快一拍，两头辛苦
挪威的海上石油钻进平台发生批量事故……女主的男同事最终为了救女主男朋友，相当于一命换一命……这样编剧的情节好吗？
Marc Platt真的不是照着自己儿子在拍这部片子的吗……【Ben Platt应该在家痛哭为什么这个本子没早十五年交到自己家手上吧【
Average rom com年纪越大越看不来小鸡片了。感觉要不是因为工作也不会看这个。最大的感想大概就是Manny Jacinto可真是好看啊！！可不比Scott Eastwood可爱～
女主是忍者宝宝里的妈妈诶！整体故事还可以。女性力量，以及没有做好事就要自己承担责任啊！
挺好的片子呀，为什么分数这么低？叙事完整，镜头干净，表演不浮夸，特效自然，画面真实。尤其喜欢男主家里的布置，石油公司办公室的设计装修也是简洁而高大上，北欧风格果然不是盖的。不满意有二，一是为什么要让亚瑟死，编剧你太缺德了。二是初期有很多没必要的手持镜头，不是什么画面都需靠抖才有真实感的。嗯，还有，女主太过战斗力爆棚了，两位男士显得有点废。
灾难片而言确实不够震撼，情节也没有太过波动，要是纪录片来看应该说还行
挪威的海上石油钻进平台发生批量事故……女主的男同事最终为了救女主男朋友，相当于一命换一命……这样编剧的情节好吗？
灾难是次要的，
暖男最后死了，一个男人的命换另一个男人的命，有孩子的男人命比单身狗男人值钱吗？
小朋友长得好看又酷
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