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.
节奏不说，角色很有张力，隐匿又隐匿不住的悲伤，愤怒和柔软，让回味又长了些。
看完心情很沉重。果耶这个最佳女配角拿得实至名归。p.s.这个片名翻译得有问题啊，应该是『致那些没能得到保护的人』。
这个当时是影院看贴片预告时发现的，貌似是Broadway音乐剧改编，当时感觉蛮想看的。说真的，这个完全不适合做成音乐歌舞片，可以电影倒是，这一个妥妥的tragedy，人说着说着就唱起来了，咋回事嘛，而且理性的讲，EH也是受害者，他这么随手一个写的note，成为一个他完全不认识的陌生人的suicide trigger，而他还要假装成为他的bff，Jesus，不过说的话，电影里确实描写的不好，感觉他虽然没有利用但是他逐渐的让这个谎言扩大最终伤害了CM一家。中间双方父母对话资助那段我倒是喜欢eh妈妈的那段，那会就感觉eh有点不对劲，他有点歪了。还有，这里面AA的Cm妈妈也有点那种不舒服的感觉。比较喜欢KD演的妹妹，她真的演青春片真的好漂亮，不论是主角还是配角。
果耶妹妹凌厉、恨意燃烧的眼神确实很有力！
？？？………… 杀那俩人有用吗……… ？？？ 最后他妈的为什么还要有特写？？？
请发出你们的声音吧
用极端方式向社会发出诘问可取吗？人是真的救不过来的，只能有选择性，善良的人更无奈吧，身处其中，ta不是更该懂得这道理吗也做着近乎一样的事。阿部宽真的好像三石弟弟长大后
前面的一系列铺垫做得较为充足，按固有“理解”去思考的话很容易会被前部分的对白和镜头导向另一个事件方向。不管是否有被刻意误导到，对观看者来说都是一个值得反思的道德评判点。
近乎于令人生气，啥玩意。希望出官摄，这种改编的水平拉低了DEH原本的好，该被钉在耻辱柱上。
故事情节上让一个女孩以这种方式杀掉两个男人，仍然感觉牵强。
这个世界还没有到无可救药的地步。没有一个人是应该去死的。
导演功力欠缺，演员都还不错。这个题材值得拍得更好，绝对能得奖。男主的刻画可以更深刻细致些，后半人设崩得突然，相反女配的转变拍得很好。男主的风头完全被女配抢走了，看到后面甚至让我觉得从女配的角度拍摄做女主好像会更有趣。最后表达情绪的对白太多了，留白让观众自己感悟更好。节省出来的时间强化男主人设，强化三人的感情，及婆婆的困难，弱化警察的故事会更好。婆婆的遗言「欢迎回来」哭死我了。
这个题材还是值得鼓励的。故事讲得不错，还把警察儿子的事也讲完了
这个世界并不是无药可救，消除贫困并不是一句简简单单的口号，而是更多人付出的努力和坚定生活的信念。一点点畏惧和退缩都会带来不幸，我们更要彼此扶持，相互帮助。
电影中有很多台词都可以截图出来，剧情还不错，部分节奏可以再紧凑一些。卡司是真的优秀！
后面有点啰嗦，在我看来之前凶手已经kill2个，也不差这最后一个，最后又jjyy了
Thanks for casting a sexy Connor, not cool for a dull Jared
看完电影之后才发现是中山七里小说改编的，其实有机会的话还是想看看小说，估计好很多。
还没来得及看音乐剧，但是同为壁花少年本人真的有被电影感动到。可能很多人会觉得很矫情，但是男主很多情绪和举动我真的是感同身受，那种不知道如何“做自己”的迷茫，还有怕自己做得不好被嘲笑所以没有勇气面对生活的焦虑，还有依恋谎言带来的美好所以越来越深陷的无措。我们总是给be yourself加上太多的后缀，要自信、要独立、要坚强，但事实上没有人永远这么完美，你就是你，这样就很好了，看到最后真的好希望Conner真的是Evan的朋友。加上音乐感染力真的太强了，男主上台演讲那一段真的好好哭，摩尔阿姨的独唱把一个单亲妈妈的心事描述得太动人。选角真的有点别扭，男主的“丑”并不是问题，毕竟他设定就是一个不被待见重视的自卑男孩，但是他看上去真的好老…老到能做女主爸爸了…
一个相当森村诚一的剧本，清原果耶的表演和桑田佳佑的片尾曲很加分。此时此地看这部真是太过有感触了
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