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.
依然爆笑，但我认为这版不适合儿童观看，剧情太过成人化了点，加入恋爱和友情（腐），讽刺了当代的教育体制，解读了青春的概念。
虽然不是蜡笔小新的粉丝，但这些动画还是挺可爱而且有想传递的信息。
谐音梗很好笑，结尾很燃。果然蜡笔小新搞悬疑都是扯🤣
风新cp、青春、推理、友情、自卑…. 是把所有可以火的关键词都融合在一起了，还一点都不奇怪，确实是佳作。 但说是历年来最好我觉得还是有点难以服我，个人还很喜欢另一部回到上世纪90年代的剧情，也是看完会流泪的感动
天天吵着要当精英的小徹终于当了回主角www
故事类似于RL斯坦的《果冻训练营》又有笑点，又有泪点，有热血。棒！
我觉得美中不足的地方只有两个
永远都爱蜡笔小新，而且这部真的好好看！！！悬疑推理完全没有不搭的感觉！！最近几年最好看的剧场版了
看哭[流泪]青春是那一切在当时捉摸不透的心情，青春是泪流满面却一路奔跑
居然会怀疑正南哈哈哈哈哈哈哈
今天在这个尴尬的年龄尴尬的时期又看到了让我发自内心的东西 说真的前几年剧场版我都挺失望的 但是2021年这个对我来说太有意义了.正南真的是夜露死库把我笑的半死，阿呆终于迎来了5岁的第一次恋爱，小新和风间简直就是日本意难忘 我也想要成为很好的人 在未来的某一天 我可能会背弃自己的快乐，但是在那天到来之前 我也要为我自己生命中真正感动的 我需要的真情真意 付出全部的努力 这就是我的青春啊！！😭
真的好棒！案件展开后就渐入佳境，凶手的设置比柯南剧场版的迷惑性要强多了，dying message的设计也令人惊喜，又合理又无语又有趣，十分具有新之助的风格。
总会有人中途上车 中途下车
“一星期份的抱抱”，广志和美伢虽然不是“最菁英”的父母，但一定是最温暖的父母！
20年前《大人帝国反击战》小新的奔跑守护的是憧憬美好未来的决心，而20年后小新再次奔跑，却是坚守活在当下的信念
有些日本电影总是中二的不行 但是你还是会莫名的被感动
结尾风间说害怕跟朋友们渐行渐远
但是，你想跑对吧？想赢对吧？
流石homo风间......动机竟然感觉还不错
这是给孩子看的吧，里面那么多屎尿屁，说是给成年人看的吧，又没有多少营养和情怀。老大、吉永老师都没了，完全可以不用小新的ip嘛！
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