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.
表面是反应现实剧，实际用超清新治愈的叙述讲离谱故事……
哈哈哈哈哈哈又好笑又可怕哈哈哈哈哈，我要去存钱了，果然最后还是积蓄增加的那一瞬间感到安心放松啊
怎么说，困难总会过去的，只要你坚持下来！ps：这似乎是合租养老的广告片！
总体来说比较轻松愉快，90岁的老太太是全片最亮点，合租房应该也不是这么完美吧……
现在在日本出现的问题会不会也出现在我们老的时候呢
讲中年危机的电影让正在经历青年危机的我更加焦虑了。虽然是很可爱很好笑的电影，女王还是又美又有气质，但还是忍不住让我联想到自己的现实生活。我知道人们常说人生是原野，可我从未像现在一样觉得自己如此的山穷水尽走投无路。
广告片，合租都能美化，看看年纪大了还有人租房给你吗？
老太太从出租车上下来那会，刚开始高跟鞋那个特写，也保养得太好了吧！我以为是严肃的探讨养老的问题，结果是喜剧来着，个人觉得还行。女王被吐槽当不了宝冢男角时的那个表情，根本就是真情流露吧，哈哈哈。
有点没有懂到底要宣传什么东西，看个热闹也好。。。
虽然是鸡汤型喜剧电影。看完简直焦虑感爆棚。过于理想化的大团圆结尾，更像编剧摆烂。天海女王都没有挽救这个烂剧本
钱钱钱钱，no money no talk.
上半截提出问题，没想到下半截并没有解决问题。演员都不错，剧本差点意思。不过没钱养老估计是全世界的社会难题，编剧也想不出解决办法吧？
有点点好笑但看完又挺失望的，最后轻轻松松的happy ending有点太理想化了。有没有一个严肃的电影来讨论这个社会问题呢？
这个钱给你 但要求只有一个 你只能花自己身上
老了首先要有乐观的心态，愿意融入，住share house也是很好的选择。最重要的，果然还是要有钱。剧中的没钱烦恼都不是真正的危及到衣食，所以乐着看看就好。以及日本老人被诈骗招数真的防不胜防。生前葬对爱热闹的人挺适合的。最后，天海佑希看五郎叔的眼神好有爱。哈哈。第一次在日本遇到满场盛况@20211103文化日
刚开始看没多久就诧异：天海佑希跟松重丰都能演一对了吗？！结果一查年龄，好吧，两人也就差4岁而已……但是女王这哪里像是50过半的人啊！而且即便是演这种家庭主妇的角色，也是信手拈来，太棒了。回到电影，其实还挺好玩的，全程也基本都在咯咯傻笑，但多少也对一些情节稍有不满。比如为啥只有女主人才着急啊，连个包都不舍得给自己买，男主人还有孩子们至少前半程完全没有要让人省心的样子。实在是太窒息了，这种生活焦虑以及对女性的束缚大概只有东亚人才能懂吧！编导可能自己也解决不了，所以最终还是把焦点转移到了所谓“婆媳关系”以及“分享租房”这样的社会议题上，倒也不是不行，但毕竟那个压力还是在的啊，太美化了现实了吧。看完除了更恐婚恐育，好像也没有别的办法。
漫画式电影，前半段真的很真实，后半段就真的很漫画了，看看就好^ω^女主手又长又细
What Happened to Our Nest Egg 2021 Blu-ray 1080p AVC DTS-HD MA 5.1-DIY@TTG， 1:54:48.631 (h:m:s.ms)，38.36 GB
喜庆归喜庆，但是对于上有老下有小都要管的中老年，自己卖房住合租公寓……日本政府这波广告打的(-｡-;
没看完，实在看不下去，这片子大概就是找了个废物老公的下场吧
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