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.
看完的感觉就是很舒服，很流畅。不论是人设还是镜头色调都是棒。虽然也没有特别出众的地方。
一边看原著一边看电影，部分改动相当合理，整部剧展现到位。
原著和电影几度唤醒在Sleep no more穿梭的数小时恐惧，不是因为喜欢，而且因为熟悉，越熟悉越想靠近这份神秘。我也好喜欢这阴沉又光明的天空。
不了解莎翁原著，倒是看过不少脱胎于莎翁原著的影视，所以不敢说这个黑白极简舞台效果的莎翁剧本电影到底算不算古典款，又或者改编成分有多少。就本身来说，这种空灵黑白的舞台光影效果就跟麦克白这个命运和人性的故事很配，独白我已经被毒害到吐过了，保持一份昏昏欲睡的心，还是能好好感受莎翁的句子的。至于黑人演员出演苏格兰国王，嗯~~~这事不能提，一切安好，反正黑白色，相当和谐，就这个影帝感觉基本陪跑。
又是限定夏日男同爱情题材😴几个MV(?)桥段倒拍得挺好 但总体还是太无聊了些（看完很难不连夜下单高帮白匡威
拍成了精美的Orson风ppt。丹佐虽然时不时演的露出破绽但还是今年最强男性表演。弗真的比丹佐还不贴贵族，难怪颁奖季一路被无视。在可看性上《蜘蛛巢城》赢太多了
三个月，年轻人的生活真是日新月异。年轻人，家人很重要，扛不住的时候，真的可以依靠。
Troye是真好看啊！
7.0/10 大银幕。不喜欢，不满足。很明显它提供的仍是戏剧情境，而非电影情境，光打的再细致也是舞台光，诸如投下一束顶光，人物在光域中心念白等等，这些都属于戏剧魅力。渐隐为黑场自然也就相当于合上幕布。况且大科恩在4:3、黑白摄影、极简主义的这套组合拳里也并没有给出更多惊喜。大科恩的这部和库泽尔的15版是两个完全不同的美学思路，库泽尔当年则是把重心全部放在打磨视听以及色彩实验上，个人来讲我还是最爱库泽尔版《麦克白》所创造的美学路径，我也认为库泽尔在他所构想的系统之内其影像层面上是更为大胆的。2021.12.28号@pcc
看的生肉。整部影片就是把糖喂到观众嘴里了，剧情就很一般噢，不过有戳爷的颜值在，什么无脑的剧情都能hold住。就是他的那个女性朋友似乎有点多余，实在很难理解兼职女中学生和家庭主妇在办公室接吻偷情，当然了，大家都觉得not a big deal.
略低于预期，但黑白光影十分震撼，科恩嫂依然惊艳
用现实生活中的建筑材料来模仿舞台上的效果，有点像《歧路旅人》这种用精美的3d画面模仿2d的游戏。看了一半开了中文字幕，因为真的听不懂。
拍得好美，戳也好美，就是剧情like a shit
好神奇 看这个电影的时候很符合我当时所经历的一些事情 有被鼓励到 最后奶奶说的话 等待不等于放弃 当然是要挥起拳头去等待。
在纠结三分还是四分的时候给了四分，至少我的心情蛮轻松的～
当不了坏人，就别当坏人了。Things we do have consequences. Our body remembers. For everything, there’s always a sign.
这版《麦克白》非常科恩，是舞台剧的电影化。黑白处理，舞台灯效，布景、构图都相当到位。对白有删减，但没改变，仍算莎士比亚戏剧。
画面很美 特洛耶希文美如画 眼睛的颜色很好看 印度小哥乍一看不好看 看久了还挺清爽的 南佛罗里达景色不错 很有夏天气息的电影 海边 阳光 高三少年 新恋情 男主等待感染结果的日子 这三个月太煎熬 结尾很虚无 以为遇到了一段爱情 但这是短暂的 “时间不可能永远停留在这个夏天” “我只是你奔赴美好前程前消磨时光的玩物” 让美好都停留在那个令人紧张的夏天 都需要乐观地向前走
狮子座真的好会！！！越来越喜欢first了…弟弟猫猫学长cp真的意难平。
剧情性不强，先看了一个长篇MV。但是戳爷演的很好。
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