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.
纷乱的世界里人们需要静下心来思考什么是爱。为什么值得坚持和守候，看完这部电影会找到答案。
女主被男主救三次再自己回去卖三次……多说两句解释清楚误会会死？
结局落入俗套 宗教理想宣传片
永不自弃 永远温暖
宗教色彩很浓 像是要传教 女主的自我蜕变还是蛮励志的 长得也好好看
跟何西阿之后三次出走，但是完全不一样的性质；第一次是因为对“宫殿”那种稳定生活的留恋和对新生活的不确定；第二次，当她开始接受新的生活，生命中开始恢复就像旧的伤口开始愈合还很脆弱，保罗的出现刺激到她的伤口，让她又回到不被人尊重的感觉，甚至觉得有点不配；第三次已经有了爱的能力，觉得自己不能给何西阿生个孩子，同时觉得米莉亚姆年轻充满活力应该比自己更配得上何西阿所以才离家出走，是为了成全；直到最后完全被医治可以坦然的爱与被爱！
希望明年不要再看见它了。Also, they just mark Taiwan as a country. So just go to hell.
男主应该是ENFJ无疑了🫠
从19年李医生到现在，我最大的感受就是特别特别特别特别希望灭霸出现
作为一个小年轻（00后）看完电影虽然说没有肖申克的救赎这样带来巨大意义，但还是受益匪浅。
故事是美好的，现实不会有这么的美好。卡尔是安吉人生中唯一的温暖，一次又一次的融化了她内心的冷漠。
好吧，我承认现实中肯定没有这样的爱情。但是我还是好感动呀。都看哭了。这是一种救赎的爱吧。一种补偿。我很不理解的是，为什么后面他们有孩子了？
目瞪口呆 我是土狗我爱看 这很种田文 xs
正因为主耶稣无条件地爱人，人才能获得无条件爱他人的力量 正因为主耶稣能完全原谅你，人才有力量去原谅人
不敢相信现在还有人拍这种“茶花女”式的电影
我不知道谁会是我的救赎.在被别人救赎前希望自己可以成为自己的那道光
这男主有点像《平凡岁月的魅力》的男主，温柔善良又为女主无私奉献。洗脚那段不错，一公里比二十公里难走。女主三次出走，还好最后还是回来了。
玛丽苏 宗教救赎 女主很漂亮，画面油画感强烈
但还是给8分，谁让我是JDT呢哈哈哈
4.3 时间短了，竟然比上一部节奏更好，有趣的是以美国为中心回顾世界的大师，尽管这样，中国这个局域网世界还是没有出现，也有可能担心被诛杀吧
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