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.
怎么说呢？就是看到狗，会觉得结尾会死，看到玻璃玩具，结尾会碎，在一起的很简单，在一起那些事情很模式，两个人都没有什么责任感和体谅心，大家喊着要分手的时候我就想快分手吧，我不想你们在一起啊，唯一好的事情就是两个演员能看见去，但是再久点就不行了，充分证明了，中国大部分爱情片还是停留在CP感上。
真实的部分让人讨厌再看到生活琐碎，理想的部分让人没有幻想的欲望。
最后哭的稀里哗啦 但是没有甜的感觉了
情侣之间，你能度过三年之痒还是七年之痒？在这个快节奏的时代，爱情的新鲜感和保质期越来越短，在最初的心动褪去以后你还能度过哪怕是一年之痒吗？目前的速食爱情，一夜情过后或许就是冷却的热度和逐渐沉下去的通讯录列表，在浮躁的社会下有个人能和你吵一场以年为单位的架是难得的一件事吧。2021年经历了太多，郑州暴雨洪水以及疫情，在跨年的时候，和朋友看了这场温暖的电影，想着以后能像电影里那样布置一个舒服的小房子，养一只法斗，如果能还遇到一个不错的他，我们彼此相爱，偶尔争吵，能一起扛生活中的苦，没有比这个更好的事了。
Ps 爱情就是你在不在，你的笑容多不多
和花束般的恋爱比，差在哪了呢
嗯，女主的抓狂点略有共鸣，不过安全感还是自己给自己吧，
映后的杨玏堪称气氛组担当，乔家“三丽”也非常可爱
这跨年的氛围剧 前面真的过分甜！就真的好奇恋爱是如何一步步冷却的 它的转折点 关键事件是什么呢？ 在上帝视角下 不过就是生活这些细细碎碎 其实他俩都没错 也都为了彼此 可是人的感受就或许如了那句台词“ 感受比真实重要 ”。新年祝好～
是谁的he基因又在动。要不是他俩有cp感，这老套剧情我真的看不下去。如果不能保证有代入感的真实人物和能共情的生活细节，真的没什么再继续做下去的必要。同样类型，对比看一下花束就知道了。
看在毛晓彤的份上给个及格分吧 讲真 这电影要不是之前杨玏曝出女朋友 应该还是能收割一批CP粉的
22年3月9日，能同甘不能共苦，刚好最初遇上共苦期，遂崩；多年后苦尽甘来，复合也是可以的。原来男主是杨立新的儿子
太作了，女强男弱而已，请编剧结合生活，导向软饭男们多提供情绪价值嘛。
2/21/2022 两个人很配 但是不是很好看
第一次看这种纯爱情片落泪 可能是看到了我现在的处境 就好像是按我们的故事拍出来的一样 真的一摸一样 希望全天下陷入此种困境的情侣都能如电影当中般那样 有美好的结局收尾 好想回到以前那样牵着你的手
以你为主语
2022.2.18 随便找网站看的 第2.2万人看过 我为什么要看这部电影？真的是1.5倍看完的 看着看着突然相遇恋爱了（太快了哈哈哈） 结尾的“我想吃火锅了”意思是复合了吗？ 整体来说很一般 但是有一些地方看着挺有共鸣感的 有共鸣是因为我也经历过 其他的看着很无聊很累
这恋爱看着挺甜的，但就是不真实。应该让导演编剧在北京的跨年夜试试不穿羽绒服不戴围巾手套骑电动车是什么感觉。还有，谁会信一个会把初次见面的男人带回家，关灯亲亲的女人，分手后会空窗两年？反正，我不信！
他俩真的没有cp感
分手，，，感觉很多东西都破了
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