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.
很好的诠释了真挚的友情和非传统的亲情，And gay love is so much more than just sex！
7分。格陵兰岛大冒险。真人真事改编，原本以为会说怎么找到终点，结果1/3不到的时间就已经到达了？？反倒是后半段如何折返，和在小屋里的度日如年占的比例更多。这一类的片子其实挺难拍的，特别是后半段，没有足够的内容填充进去，导致太过平淡，男主的各种臆想也没啥特别吸引人的地方。当然风景还是非常漂亮的。
Cliché rom-com but i love it
真就是gay版傲慢与偏见啊，不过Noah你还是搞脱口秀比较有魅力唉
i had so much fun watching this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (white gays are the worst!!!
改编自真实历史事件。 为完成ZZ任务的师徒俩人踏上了北极冰盖，没想去是两大车物资几十条🐶的，回程只有两条人了…还早已被ZF遗忘，一等就是900天。等到终于被往日的同伴们找回来的时候，ZF第一个出来邀功请赏。 整一个四月的上海和我们居委的缩影👏🏿 今天一早醒来，小区周边跨区的道路都被封闭了，WX上流传着“不搬去方舱就断水断电”和“不交出钥匙就别想回来”的传言…🖕🏻 影片前半段进度很快 会有情节简单的错觉 中段开始一个接一个的瓜 又可怜又想笑喷 后段是真的可怜 可怜到迷幻得有点离题 Against.The.Ice.2022.1080p.WEB.h264-RUMOUR #豆瓣电影 #小两口的午夜影院
事实证明，你简奶奶还是你简奶奶，《傲慢与偏见》这个故事讲了这么多遍，依然好看。只是这部电影除了这个框架就啥也不剩了。
想起了玩冰汽时代时候的派出去的探险队，有时候想到他们怎么走出去十万八千里再回来的。
改编自真实历史事件。 为完成ZZ任务的师徒俩人踏上了北极冰盖，没想去是两大车物资几十条🐶的，回程只有两条人了…还早已被ZF遗忘，一等就是900天。等到终于被往日的同伴们找回来的时候，ZF第一个出来邀功请赏。 整一个四月的上海和我们居委的缩影👏🏿 今天一早醒来，小区周边跨区的道路都被封闭了，WX上流传着“不搬去方舱就断水断电”和“不交出钥匙就别想回来”的传言…🖕🏻 影片前半段进度很快 会有情节简单的错觉 中段开始一个接一个的瓜 又可怜又想笑喷 后段是真的可怜 可怜到迷幻得有点离题 Against.The.Ice.2022.1080p.WEB.h264-RUMOUR #豆瓣电影 #小两口的午夜影院
的确不浪漫或者不激情，但也有很接近真实的时刻
hhhh他们说话好作啊哈哈哈smell the bottom
第一个惊喜就是赵牡丹，看完全季美女上错身的人，看到Teri实在是太开心了。
Dramatic gay版的《傲慢与偏见》，但会引发人的思考。虽然最后以romance结尾，可他们对待感情和性的随性又让人担心能有多长久，当然也许根本他们都不在意“长久”这个问题（真是世界又有几多长久可言）。至少有Howie和Noah想法不同的人吧，有人相信长久有人享受当下，每个人遵从自己的心就好。细节处理不够好，也不浪漫，就是在赶剧情吧，只值三颗星，不过很久没看这种类型的电影了，多给一星算是鼓励吧。
同性恋真的很挑，这电影都只有6分。比所谓豆瓣神片《以你的名字呼唤我》强得多，这才是这个时代应该多拍的同影。
对于gay来说还是脸和身材比较重要，你再聪明有学识，第一眼可能就被pass掉了
很喜欢哈哈哈，难得一见的说出了鄙视链，亚裔竟然是主角哈哈哈！btw，肌肉男的身材真的爱了！！！！
这打光黑的时候👻都看不清，推动情节发展的不是剧情，鬼知道是fxxking什么鬼东西…每个人物都功能化扁平的不行～
“你会感觉在火烧岛的每一天都非常的长”
人类挑战极限真的太令人钦佩。还有那些为了人类探索而献身的狗狗们~
3.5给难得在大荧幕上见到的亚裔少数群族面孔多加0.5
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