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.
到现在张口就来的种姓制，步入社会几年才算明白，在一些民智未开的地方只不过换了个看起来更高端的样子存在：士、X、工、农、X
节奏很好，但是过于套路，双方人物刻画，探案剧情都很套路，没有一个令人印象深刻的人物。法院权力很大，还能判决给部落土地。
影片如果能把歌舞部分去掉就更好了。//看得人炸毛，印度们到底是怎样的国家，这些警察对待自己国家的百姓，比纳粹对犹太人过之而无不及啊。但，又为什么印度老可以拍出这些揭自己短，丢自己丑的影片上映呢。// 一个不大好自问的问题。
电影中睿智犀利正义必胜。。。
打五星不是为了影片质量，五星是为了那些底层无法发声的人们。
逼迫自己快速成长、争取最优秀名额的风间和一如既往耍赖躺平拒绝成为超级精英的小新，仿佛是现实中一个普通人社会性要求和自我逃避的两面。还不错，但无法超越《涂鸦王国和约四勇士》。臭屁的风间非常可爱～
我想说，印度电影的进步，逐日一般迅猛啊-----影片的主题是“很满意自己根据良心做出的决定”。
在有些地方，这种律师的出现是会被人肉被网暴被诬陷被威逼利诱被跨省追捕被消失的吧…
主线部分的剧情有些扯，竟然是为了爱情，但结尾还是燃啊，那些话真是句句戳心，你们可知道等你们长大后会越来越疏远。
只有社会最底层的人被法律公平对待，那这个国家才能良性发展。印度电影真的很敢拍，两个半小时丝毫不显冗长，种姓制度让很多人一出生就输在起跑线，低人一等，随意被践踏。而律师就是正义的化身，努力为他们争取平等权利，虽然对抗庞大的国家机器，他依旧抽丝剥茧推理出整个案件。每一个法援案件都在不断提升整个国家的司法体系完备，在提升国民的生活水平。
没有想象的优秀，还是一贯的宝莱坞作风，黑白分明。
有足够戏剧张力的真实故事应该这样拍，导演控制的算节制，也没在手法上扯幺蛾子，表演调的也舒服. 能拍出这样的电影很振奋人心，好评！
《捕蛇者说》。
用影视渲染的方式极其快速地将观众代入了印度底层社会的惨状。印度的电影有着阿三的奇妙中二氛围。至于看了外国的电影，就开始无理由抨击、唾骂我guo司法的网友，我也不知道说什么好
逼迫自己快速成长、争取最优秀名额的风间和一如既往耍赖躺平拒绝成为超级精英的小新，仿佛是现实中一个普通人社会性要求和自我逃避的两面。还不错，但无法超越《涂鸦王国和约四勇士》。臭屁的风间非常可爱～
和普通人比起来，人工智能以及精英教育培养出来的超级精英都缺少一样东西，那就是感情，也正是因此，AI和精英教育永远不会成为社会发展的主流。
新风是双向奔赴的爱啊，春日部防卫队的友情线一如既往令人感动，正男心里果然住着叛逆少年，美伢偷偷给小新行李里塞巧克力饼，小新维护妈妈的样子让人忍不住感慨果然这才是一家人～近年来最佳的剧场版！
没想到会看到爆哭！创作者想表达的内容太多了，尤其是对精英教育和青春的反思。Ai取代教师，社会评价体系唯精英分数论。觉得自己曾像风间，也很努力上进，眼看着和儿时好友日渐分道扬镳还是难过希望大家一起努力进步。小新希望风间快乐，风间希望未来不和小新分开，明明都很在乎对方却把对方推得更远“我不懂我只懂得当下呀”，遗憾的是曾经太忧虑未来会失去而没有倍加珍惜还能相处的时光，明明特别在意对方却扮高冷因为怕被嘲笑太弱了，这就是风间的傲娇啊。青春的任何一种感受都有意义，由此学会了无论如何都更加爱自己，爱自己所有的样子，也爱还在身边的人。小新家的育儿观好棒，虽然不知道你为什么要这么做，只要是你的选择我们就支持！每个人都是精英，小新虽然是笨蛋的脑子，用屁股思考，可是他有颗精英的心❤️
他们被冠以低种姓人，是排除在四大种姓之外的原住民。没有配给卡，不能购买低价粮食，不能参与选举，更没有自己的土地。他们甚至可以随意的被贴上任何标签，盗窃者、罪犯…虚假案件的受害者！
我觉得还是挺好笑的啊，非常蜡笔小新式的动画片，但是意外还有感动。可可爱爱
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