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.
美国底层奋斗成功，宗教信仰，亲情爱情家庭，所有的美国梦元素都凑齐了。也的确成功的讲述了一个励志，温情的故事，所以同样是真实历史人物传记，无论是讲述教练主视角的《孤儿橄榄球队》还是以运动员为主的本片都在叙事上吊打《国王理查德》，真正的好运动题材电影该这么拍！
很high很带感，这个系列走的就是这样的镜头风格和故事内容，而且小萝莉表演真的到位，老头依然牛批。。。
Loved it! Particularly when i picked up more football knowledge recent years staying here n understand how arduous to advance to NFL.
很传统的运动离职电影，可能没那么多的波折，但是也曾经为了生活跌入谷底，为了生计成了超市的理货员。如果不是还热爱着橄榄球，如果不是加入的支持，如果不是有慧眼识珠的教练，传奇就不会发生
逐步走向伦理剧 哦这个系列本来就是伦理卦的
小姑娘惨！实惨！被变态老大爷抢去做了假女儿，又被老爸老妈抢回去要她的心脏做手术，各种心塞啊。最后可怜的还是两只狗狗，一个莫名被害，一个被残忍抛弃。老爷子虽然有点变态，也死得其所，但是对女孩来说他是真心爱她的。
一想不到新套路就把惊悚片变成动作片
【6.0】孱弱的文本,优秀的视听语言,氛围与1一脉相承。亮点：用声效的夸张处理展现老兵的敏锐听觉.比如脚踩下水盖和风铃声触发老兵的反应.尤其是水纹传到手上的镜头,摄影和音效都很妙/1用关灯,2用烟雾弹制造平等对抗环境/用开灯,雾散时老兵若隐若现的身形+变焦营造惊悚感/手指插眼,铁锨砸烂脸,小女孩砍手臂的镜头满足了血浆片需求/胶水封嘴+用刀划开嘴/老兵点火和飞刀的镜头。硬伤：小孩心脏不能移植给成年人…/一开始要以父亲身份抓女孩走,杀老兵,那又放水又拉电缆是干嘛?/小女孩既然这么爱老兵,怎么会轻信陌生人?/狗的倒戈做了很多铺垫,但还是很牵强.老兵不杀它又放走它,主人丢下它,它就带老兵回了窝,被开了一枪,后来就咬了反派?编剧是按人写的./插眼不一定毙命,老兵不下死手是编剧为了制造女孩杀亲父的镜头.
就是喜欢看美国拍的这类电影，体育/真实事件改编/励志/热血
比1好一点点，但老头人设和1有出入，1是死活要求孩子跟自己有血缘关系，现在并不要求了，随手捡了个孩子还养得挺开心。这孩子也是惨，亲父母那么变态，被收养了养父还是个变态，还好最后自由了
就如片名一样，美国人多么热爱体育。大扎老是锁紧眉头什么鬼。
虽然第二集很多打分低，可我觉得2比1更刺激了，虽然变成动作片了。
最后老爷子还是没有好的结果，应该是对第一部中囚禁女孩子导致其间接死亡的处理吧。不是坏人，但也有罪错在生。
这部算是动作惊悚片了。开头这个姐姐也太惨了😢，反派真狠，抓自己女儿就为了取心脏续命。老爷子战斗力还是这么强。
把大部分搏斗的场地搬到了房屋之外的地方，且不再安静和昏暗，与第一部相比，极大地降低了惊悚度，直接成了部动作片。
虽然剧情上很老套，基本就是：
小制作影片，虽然是作为系列第二部，可与第一部基本没有什么相关联系。
1.5。延续了第一部优秀的室内调度，但失去了屏住呼吸的窒息感。
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