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.
西方还是习惯一招一招对拼，我喜欢连招
有点扯，入侵的士兵全是傻子，公主体力无限….
想一想海盗也挺无聊的 从加勒比到韩国都是差不多的艰难拍嘛
这片居然这么多人打三星！完全把男人当傻子了。
懦弱至极的国王与开了挂的女儿公主的家庭矛盾与二比反派的老套故事。
给一筐猪接点不同类型的角色叭
没看下去。
多一星是给演员们，白瞎了这些好的演员，剧情是什么玩意儿，一些搞笑情节都给了李光洙，搞笑部分太无聊又太多，简直视觉疲劳，每个人物都没有任何深度，单纯作为搞笑片也不及格
个人评分6分（主观影评、不喜勿喷）
感情线突兀，男女主仿佛拥有金刚不坏之身，闯关就是小孩过家家，李光洙那个角色存在的意义是什么？搞笑？我只觉得又尬又刻意丑化，韩演员的脸使我坚持看完。欧尼，麻烦好好挑剧本呀！这电影太离谱了！！
整的跟游戏似的，就一直在那边闯关一样打小怪打精英怪打小boss和最后的反派大boss
[视]R血，94分钟，导演<二凤>，越南章子怡。一个白天，一座城堡，奇幻标签误导，公主复国记。剧情一般，动作戏一般，血浆偏少，整体不及预期。有个男配像真田广之比国王王后抢镜，多米尼克·库珀、欧嘉·柯瑞兰寇配角，豆网主页未更新。霍华德斯塔克，模仿大师，<闪电侠S3><黑暗骑士崛起>女配
打斗如此密集为什么不多准备点血浆？评分至少还能高2分
仿佛看见了期末被要求上交的作业 尽可能的精简 剧情无任何曲折新意甚至有些离谱 战力打不过的 就来些鸡汤意外吧 拍摄得太草率了 打扰了标题党电影
企鹅好可爱，为了看小吴结果这么酱油还能找到妹子，实在想拍恋爱电影不用当海盗山贼也可以的
1.这是动作片2.女主的师傅是jackchen
轻松幽默的探险类电影 剧情都那样 演员还挺好的 情侣带孩子看 挺合适
是真的很想模仿加勒比海盗的叙事去拍了 但是后半段也过于无厘头🙉
惭愧呀，看电影的都没演电影的体能好，还得倍速，要不然都不能一气儿看完
最近的韩国电影🎬怎么都是演员阵容没话说 故事情节说不上来呢
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