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.
年轻的同志们要团结一切可以团结的力量（除了已婚大叔以外），先在这个地球上活下去。
女主妹子演技太好了 演讲戏看得我哇哇大哭
2.5，喜欢前半段，后面就太理想了。其实更让人忽视的难道不是，纠结于身份认同的人在意社会的看法，更确切的说是“不认同”的那部分人的想法和态度，那没有怪过你的人呢？不在乎你取向的人呢？是可以伤害的吗，可以用来实验的吗，是退路吗，是幸福的便捷道路吗？三浦说“你希望我怎样呢？”，你希望她们怎样呢。
我做不到像蝙蝠那样 有时候是野兽 有时候是小鸟…
好一般，和剧版没法比，安藤纯这个角色还得是金子大地演，别人都不行
为真实加🌟 「我明明希望全球的男性都是同性恋 但是唯一不希望是同性恋的男生是同性恋 」
最后半小时，确实拉了，还不如不要。但是确实有点纯爱的感觉，只是套了个sm外壳，尤其是男主狗感太强，二人化学反应很强以至于唤醒了我沉睡已久的少女心，好配啊
可看性是极高，特别适合刚在一起还在伪装期的情侣一起观看，通过最禁忌的话题来讲真实，是很巧妙的设定。
骗婚gay可怜，同妻就不可怜了？愿世界对异性恋好一点。
2021釜山电影节上有机会看了这部片子。在此之前，也看了一些同类型的作品，所以主题的新颖度没有那么高，情节也是可以预想，但是演员的演技好归功于导演的导戏好，有着电影圣堂的加持，十月中旬晚风吹拂下，可以值四星半❤️
虽然为了解乏从头到尾看完了，但是包裹着诱惑外衣的老掉牙故事，实属是哗众取宠。
第一次知道这世上有同性恋的存在是小学的时候，当时在网上看到自己很喜欢的一个二次元主播被扒说是同性恋，下面还有很多骂他恶心和意淫的评论。我又震惊又难过，因为看来无论如何他都不会和身为女生的我在一起了，但冷静下来后逐渐意识到，恶心的不是他，而是那些恶意攻击他的人。初中看完《蓝宇》我又痛苦难过了好久，原来真实的同性恋和bl是不一样的，现实总是复杂又艰难，当时感觉自己的心都要碎了。
披着一层耽美的糖衣，日影倒是头一次认真的探讨了“腐女眼中纯意淫的bl恋情”、“现实里不得不遮遮掩掩的txl”、以及“直人眼里政治正确的想当然理解的txl”一直以来是三个完全彼此区隔无法相通的世界。不论如何能够被允许公开讨论本身已经是大的进步，安腾最后能够坦然面对自己也是要感谢这时代确实在往前。ps：看着TSUBASA一路从元气少年变成如今满脸叔味真的是时代的眼泪啊，还有电影里也说了对gay友善的大都是女性，请优质男们不要再骗婚了哦。
奈飞真的很懂韩片滤镜……
后半段我就是流泪猫猫头
青春纯爱片的开局却在探讨充满社会性的话题，是出乎意料的深度，摄影很棒。以及除了日本和台湾，很难在青春片里看到制服女孩上全校演讲台抢话筒的热血画面了。
一开始以为只是个大尺度SM小黄片结果最后给我看出真情了😢（最后一段三观正得炸裂加一星！！）如果有一个能让我们放下所有伪装放心做自己的人 与其说人生变得天翻地覆 不如说可能内心深处本来所期望的生活就是如此吧。（如果没有 也请永远相信会有ta的存在）男女主真的是当代活菩萨啊 男帅女美身材火辣还如此…嗯敬业👍演员的信念感真是让我叹为观止啊。
这样的恋爱轻喜剧就是很好看啊！男主棒啊！学到了学到了！
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