剧情介绍

  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.

评论:

  • 昂晓灵 9小时前 :

    you damm fool。分给女主的金发和颜

  • 抗兴腾 4小时前 :

    一些讽刺真的一针见血,让人笑出声。只可惜老美管不住疫情,以致一大半都是讲疫情,少了点趣味,内容没有「多元化」呀啊喂

  • 彩可 5小时前 :

    或傻得可爱,或蠢得可恶,戏谑中反讽,回顾并诘问。

  • 利欣怿 5小时前 :

    男主好帅,一见钟情女主,男主这样的现在也难找,尊重女主有男德。女主和她母亲的命运太过悲惨,还好遇到了男主,几次出走让我看着感觉好虐

  • 仍永新 5小时前 :

    看哭了。这世上,应该没有男主对女主的这般爱吧。女主的童年阴影很凄惨,所以长大后,被迫无奈的做了很多选择,她的逃离,只是因为男主真的太好了,她不想辜负他,想男主更幸福。男主的坚持,让他们最后走到一起。画面真的好美好美,故事也好美。。

  • 拜千秋 4小时前 :

    Lauren Daigle的《Look Up Child》专辑中这首《Rescue》

  • 僧敏博 2小时前 :

    怎么说呢,好似美好的爱情实际扯淡。影片想拍得唯美,但剧情不现实。不管是男人女人,在爱情中都还是有底线的…

  • 出南晴 8小时前 :

    连着一口气看了2020和2021,的确2021的一大总结就是人类基本没有从2020的经验中吸取什么教训

  • 卫致印 8小时前 :

    在2021年学到的东西就是,从2020年什么也没学到。讽刺手法比don't look up高级多了,梗也更加密集、很不错。

  • 微生含巧 0小时前 :

    很温暖的爱情故事,爱情的力量,我们越是爱一个人,越会想给他一个更好的自己,也会觉得自己配不上,而一次次走掉,真正爱你的人,是不会放弃你的,一个好的爱人,比找对心理医生还治愈。

  • 博平 4小时前 :

    画面很美,支撑剧情的宗教信仰我不理解,男主的爱是如此无私绵长。但是必须承认有信念挺好,可以挨过黑暗,救赎爱人。本来想给个4星,但是最后女主挺着肚子出来,我接受不了,信仰超越科学了

  • 初采 3小时前 :

    不理解为什么这么低分,相信这个世界上会有纯粹的爱

  • 壤驷以松 8小时前 :

    如果不是基督徒 估计看不懂里面的寓意 难怪分这么低 评论这么歪

  • 卫舒帆 9小时前 :

    前一個小時還能看,之後覺得男女倆沒事找事作天作地,到最後變味了,傳教片

  • 卫屹杰 0小时前 :

    玛丽苏,但是完全没有心动的感觉。女主太惨,后面一度想弃剧。还有不是说了女主不能生孩子吗,后面又生了俩。所以观众是笨蛋吗?多一星给男女主颜值

  • 商绮烟 9小时前 :

    女人真是很难 女主的坚强意志 辛苦了

  • 南宫清淑 0小时前 :

    2020看完还有点觉得好笑,2021看完之后就纯抑郁,横竖一年没一点进步。

  • 宛幼珊 0小时前 :

    同样的卡司,发生的鸟事和去年比也没有什么特别,有点没劲了。

  • 卫素青 6小时前 :

    应该这会成为网飞未来年更节目吧 吐槽得还是很有趣的

  • 大柔谨 7小时前 :

    虽然阿富汗在运动会上没有拿金牌

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