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.
老唐家屯人了，新纪元的故事从一场婚礼开始，到一场葬礼结束，老夫人的主事权杖算是正式交到了大小姐的手里。每个人物都安排得妥当，Barrow的男男新恋情被删掉了，无语。而且还有默片到有声片的过渡，就像剧中人物一样，都齐齐迈进了三十年代。Lady Mary活得越来越通透了，但还是会在关键时刻感到不安与惶恐，她与Carson之间的信任与扶持始终是那么坚定不移。开头和结尾都是熟悉的旋律，秒回追剧的感觉。
看着所有人都在成长或者老去，想想当时的时代背景。看到最后才猛然想起电影的标题。啊，没错呢。It is indeed a new era.
作为粉丝不可能不给满分，有笑有泪，充满温暖和感动，饱含期待和不舍，再一次告别。以婚礼开篇，以葬礼收尾，每个人都有更加美好的未来。老夫人安排好一切，终于还是离开了，到最后都是妙语连珠。爵爷为自己身世之谜，夫人为自己未知疾病，都是虚惊一场，仍然美好。Mary扛起所有，婚姻仍有缺憾，激情依旧存在。Edith重拾事业，Bertie默默支持。Branson和Lucy婚姻幸福，喜迎新生。Anna和Bates依然美满。Daisy和Andy小有烦恼，Patmore和Mason走到一起后便得圆满。Molesley喜提新事业，成功求婚Baxter。Thomas前情断，新缘结，踏上新旅途。Carson使命回归，Hughes继续操劳。不知道还有没有再见的机会，so farewell everyone。
唐顿可以说是旧时代里的理想国了，主人们温和豁达包容大气，仆人们尽心尽力不卑不亢。对新时代和新事物，都努力学习和接受。最后拍电影仆人们衣着华丽坐在桌边，主人们开心的旁观，真是很可爱。老夫人安置了一切，稳妥得离世，富贵一生子孙满堂，人生的最后，竟然还出现了一个默默爱了自己一世的男人，老夫人好福气啊。
我妻善逸只有一招，但一招能闪杀一切，也能单挑上弦。是否太偏心了T﹏T
“I love you before you love me，u need money , I have ,then love comes”
TV版动画11-14集的合辑篇，主要内容就是三个主角第一次相遇，而后在一个会各种转换的房子里，炭治郎打败了下玄鬼，之后休养生息，准备前往蜘蛛山，相比较于原本的TV版，这个特别版并没有加入什么新内容，看过原版的可以不再看这个，但是如果是想要体会连续性较强的对战，这个版本还是可以一看的，而且这段打斗里，敲鼓变换空间还是很有视觉效果的，最后炭治郎在沉浸之中获得成长，用大招破解一切，也制作的非常出色，如果想要重温剧情，又觉得分集看比较麻烦，还是可以一看本片的。
编剧真是难，要如何让一个不能来演的演员的角色不至于又被写死，又要让一个将死的角色还继续拥有故事。
也没看出来那点像是A New Era了，故事拍得相当乏味。不过这倒是提醒我去重看一遍『霍华德庄园』。
又一次和庄园一起经历了一些事情。金句频出且睿智幽默的老太也离大家而去。生命的更替就是如此，不舍也无奈。普通人的普通事，即使是住在大房子里也不例外。醉心的配色和迷人的风景，想念我的英伦，何时可以再去？
7.0/10，《鬼灭之刃》第一季，鼓屋敷篇，TV版11-14集合集。
归宿都有了，结局一眼望到头了，就这样吧（言外之意，不要再拍了！）
没想到是个Bad Ending，猝不及防地和唐家屯灵魂老太太告别了。从默片电影到有声电影，唐顿庄园也迎来了它的新时代，但我真的不想和这个系列说再见...
女明星的口音
所以唐顿3是要讲巴罗被酷似克拉克盖博的男明星拐走的事吗。
制作绝对良心的一部动画！画面那叫一个美！赏心悦目！😍
本吃瓜群众代入感强，老夫老妻的长篇小说桥段很受用，满意。
配乐鼓点yyds
老爷居然还经历了一场身份危机2333小管家的感情线都快删没了QAQ最后莫名其妙就离职了。婚礼开始，葬礼结束，死亡与新生，默片与有声电影的更替，A New Era很点题了
野猪好可爱啊哈哈哈。黄毛在这篇里更可爱。为了保护祢豆子被揍得好惨哈哈哈哈哈。然后其实还挺强的啊。
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