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.
以及最后本乡猛对于龙之介的感谢，是我没有看懂的，假面骑士初始的核心就是表达改造人的悲哀，而对于随意改造人类的科学家，被改造者最后居然是一种感谢的态度，这是我所不能理解的。即便改造者已经做出了赎罪，他收到的回应也不应该是“谢谢你当年改造了我，让我有机会去保护更多的人”，而应该是“现在的你，也是一位英雄了”，这样的回复才对。个人而言并不能接受这段的剧情。
剧情老套 但是看到片尾从一号到Revice所有骑士一一出现还是很感动
没法跟《南山的部长》比，不如直接用真名，这还得猜谁是谁，有点累。
坚守正义的人和为了正义会考虑任何手段的人，没能携手走向他们心中正义的新世界。光线越强，阴影越暗，那束照亮影子的光闪耀过一时，而影子也难逃没于黑暗的命运。节奏沉闷却也令人唏嘘。
法国人怎么这么会拍？法国人怎么这么会拍？法国人怎么这么会拍？法国人怎么这么会拍？法国人怎么这么会拍？法国人怎么这么会拍？
非常一般，就是共享屏幕中途被会议强制退出进不去是我没想到的ಠ_ಠ
投奔对手，献计，抹黑，政客失败；
片尾曲一出，燃哭了！真想在电影院看一次，可是基本上是不可能的事吧，即使有，可能也只有羡慕上海深圳的朋友了。
对于向来只关注皮套和特效以及打斗动作场面来说，Century在这方面完全拉满！至于剧情，依然是那种看了开头就知道结尾的戏码。saber和revice俩主角所要传达的思想，在这部剧里完美融合。
规规矩矩的剧场版。 热血、故事、情怀都有。
以半虚构的方式揭露所谓民主政治龌龊勾当，这在韩国电影中已然是一个成熟的类型题材。相较于《铁雨》、《南山的部长们》、《王者》等作品，本片侧重于展现操弄选举的手法，然而娱乐性导向过于凸显，以至于情节经不起推敲，角色近乎纸片人。
开头用了不小的篇幅来介绍和渲染Anais的性格特点和日常作风，建立观众对她的观感，也增强了这段故事的可能性。永远带着好奇心以及对他人的探索渴望，也就拥有了更丰富的情感经历。当然影片自如融合了环境的天真浪漫，没有外界影响随时降临的危机感，因而这样看来无论是什么样的结局，都是好的结局。
精湛演技+ 紧凑的故事情节+ 意想不到的策略+大义。 近三年观影最佳。中间人名太多导致我人名盲，减一星
话说搞政治的身边只有白的没有黑的怎么搞得上去，影子的存在才是胜利基础啊。
两个中产阶级在年轻女孩儿的热情与自由面前溃不成军，没人能在直白的热情与渴望面前无动于衷。还有法国人太浪漫了，羡慕死人了
跨越世纪的重逢，假面骑士世纪登场。能看到初代的后代再演初代，太感动了
不愧是50周年纪念电影，剧情终于走心了。世纪是真的强，不过最喜欢又年轻又帅的1号!!
法国人拍爱情确实有一套 但是人物设定是真的共情不起来甚至觉得恶心
画面很漂亮
影子军师热烈追随甘心臣服甚至迷醉不能自拔，但并不代表主仆之间理念信条的契合与认同。博弈层递、胜败诡谲、善恶悖论、忠奸莫辨，才更具张力。
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