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.
法国这类女性电影总是有近乎油画般的质感与光晕 如燃烧的女人画像一般 每一帧都带有女性细腻柔美的触感 到每一个拧开的纽扣 到随意盘起头发显露出来优美的脖颈线条 到眼角自然的皱纹 无不散发着温柔且褶皱的线条
关于女性意识/形态，就感觉差了一口提神的气，是不是剧本没有打磨好还是本就是如此粗糙。《飞越疯人院》＋《第六感》＋《小姐》的容概版，其实就是将《小姐》的思想束缚换了个背景。对于宗教，对于上帝，对于西方鬼神之说。"有的人看见神明就是正常的，而我看见鬼魂就疯了。"可怕的不是看见鬼，而是惧怕鬼的人。一幕幕残忍的歇斯底里症治疗，一层层想要和解的鬼魂述说的纱窗，一件件华丽的衣服，一场最后高潮的舞会，就是一群疯女人的一生。有的人取悦男人沦为案板上的鱼肉，有的人因为残疾只能供男人泄欲，有的花枝招展只为疯狂一舞。疯女人的聚会，疯女人的宿命，疯女人的残忍与束缚，尽在最后的高潮里了。 @2021-10-09 22:11:10
（结尾确实和好的有点点突然 但是不影响整体的绝）
A)女性通灵或许也有隐喻 B)控诉男性权威 偏见致使荒谬的社会 然而个人的逃离并非社会的突围和觉醒 C)现实的女权觉醒也不该是二元对立
这可能是迪斯尼目前为止对女性最真诚与赞扬的作品了！歌颂了母系社会的伟大！这个世界终究是靠母亲的力量在前行，每个人获得的最大的能量是源自于母爱的伟大，是母亲的力量让每个子女获得了天赋异禀的礼物，是爱建立起来了小镇，建立起来国家。歌舞片段衔接非常流畅，用一个家族的破裂背后的伤痛走出看到希望的故事告诉大家，美满家庭的力量有多大。（其实不太爱结局，如果结尾可以改成魔法消失变成普通人，但是一家人欢乐会更好~
看到圣母就是神迹，看到鬼魂就是疯子？还是控诉男性权威，探讨疯的界限
故事与《寻龙传说》（Raya and The Last Dragon）很像，区别就是一个在哥伦比亚，一个在东南亚。。。但是主题依然具有代表性和教育意义，特别让人们关注那些天生可能有缺陷或不那么优秀的人，也许可以找到其他潜质，继续发光放热。色彩丰富，歌曲热烈，很有哥伦比亚文化特色。
娓娓道来的一个充满绝望又不失希望的故事，女主和女二的感情非常真挚而动人
到底谁才是真正的精神病呢？医院里的人还是医院外的人，这类片子永远在询问这一个主题，查了查背景，当时有自己思想不愿拘泥于现状的女性都会被送进去，着实可悲。但还是稍微有点神化了，比如女主真能和鬼魂对话吗🤧
太好了，为什么评分这么低？接受事实这么难吗？
故事看的令人心疼，整部电影看得很压抑，但完成度还不错，尽管前面节奏过慢导致最后的高潮一闪即过
历史上有多少出类拔萃，意识觉醒，不畏强权的女人被称为“女疯子、疯婆子。”而电影中的女主仅仅有通灵意识都要被关进疯人院，这是社会不容异己的出现。好在女主最后逃出了疯人院。
本以为魔法屋和外婆背后隐藏着什么黑暗的秘密，然而修复魔法屋的方法竟然是米拉贝去拥抱伊莎贝拉，这剧情是迪士尼动画写出来的？
阴暗、寒冷、深深的无力感。
铺垫太长高潮太短，缺点蛮多的但是还是挺喜欢
主意被繁复的细节给掩盖了导致略有点跑题 本讲的是父权社会对于女性的训诫，不愿服从的女人被污名化为疯女人，进而沦落为男人的妓女。如果这样只能说是一部纪录片而不是剧情片，主题还要好好提炼才行
最近反映女权的电影不少，本片同时展示了西方世界的愚昧落后和女权的抗争，任何人在那个时代的欧洲估计不疯也要被逼疯。女主是不是能通灵不重要，而强大的父权社会和蛮荒的认知才是造成女主悲剧的最大原因，这和中世纪的灭巫运动如出一辙，而当年欧洲各国男人对女性尊严和人权的肆意践踏和侮辱现在看来简直令人发指，更别说那些与男人狼狈为奸共同欺压女性的同性别人群。如果女主没遇上尚有良知的护士长，也许和那个被所谓医学家们随意实验玩弄到肢体残疾的病友一样结局悲惨。最后的舞会是最耀眼的桥段，疯人和正常人完全迷乱，护士长牺牲自我让女主真正成为自由的女性更值得大书特书，毕竟在体制内的人能和少数人一道反抗禁锢难能可贵。全片节奏不错，层层递进推向高潮，其中服化道相当还原，特别是欧洲女人的各式服装简直不要太到位。
没想到评分如此之低，我意外地非常喜欢，而且哭到泣不成声，哈哈哈。那种从“我一定要做点什么证明自己是有价值的”到“你无需向任何人证明，你就是你”的转变，特别是最后家里人歌唱“我们看到了你全力的燃烧”那一段，简直是东亚传统家庭背景下背负巨大精神压力的小孩梦境中都不敢实现然而又期待已久的疗愈场景。阿嬷回忆时的那首歌和pressure主题那首歌比较好听。
演员表第一个就写着蕾雅赛杜，我以为是主角，盯着看了老半天，我以为她整容了呢！
痛苦强调的太刻意了显得不自然 舞会上的叛乱也有虎头蛇尾之感 结局逃跑很仓促 最后女主的书信极致暧昧 但是之前俩女主感情铺垫还是不够 无奈俩女主太漂亮了 四星
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