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.
很抓马，但是讲的故事却很有趣。二十年的同性婚姻家庭也会遭遇破裂，没有血缘的孩子依然爱得深沉。真爱会消失，但真的爱过。
和所有“普通人”家庭一样，自然无差别的琐碎生活故事。但我不认同出轨是两个人的事，背叛就是背叛，不要找理由
代孕家庭新式drama。Simon落下手机情人发来消息被丈夫发现时我还以为是要给他惊喜造成的误会，结果竟然真的是20年婚姻破裂。无论性向，婚姻和爱情到底意味着什么？就仅仅是在一起相守但忽然某一天发现自己不再懂对方不再爱对方了吗？为什么即便是真爱也如此脆弱？人类真的只能凭借家庭的亲情捆绑在一起吗？爱好像就是会结束，无论最开始或最顶峰你以为自己多爱对方。但我不能原谅出轨被发现的Simon竟然没有愧意反而恼羞成怒。他依然可以怀抱新欢度过一个个良夜，被抛下的Paulo却只能孤独地抱着枕头。
过于抓马又过于轻佻了，两位爸爸是第一天当同性恋？
每一个孩子都是百万人帮助下的结晶。
其实就算不在一起，也还是可以互相关心的，如果你还有那么一丝一缕的在乎我的话，也许那就够了。我永远不会忘记我们一起那些的曾经，虽然我知道那些对于你早就没有意义了。出轨从来不是一个人的错，所以理性来说似乎我也不好那么去恨，终究我得让自己成为一个更好的人，而不是踯躅在原地，那才会破坏掉仅存的那些美好。
透过青春期儿子的视角，
本片探讨的家庭问题太深入人心了，将看似很普通的婚姻问题联系到同性婚姻、代孕中，融合成为一个完整的社会问题，这一点真的很绝！（为什么演员颜值都这么高！！！）
别人开始拍夫夫离婚抢孩子了，我们连耽改都被禁了。
看來看去都是一個play，毫無新鮮感而言。
结局不说教的话就真是挺可爱的片子了，小家的鸡毛蒜皮真的很久没看过了，看完更觉得人不是专一的感情动物，我们越来越不用在白头偕老里纠缠了真好 ps字幕后有彩蛋
我在这部电影中看到了我曾想象过同性爱情的样子
但是孩子却让这种关系出现了另一种可能
千丝万缕这个概念不错，其余就略抓马了。爱当然会消失，如果你不利于维系。
主线不集中，总是游离，使得影片整体性太差；表演也只能说是及格，太抓马；一些无聊，最好笑的居然是女主的双胞胎哥哥！
啊啊啊啊啊啊啊为什么我就是喜欢这么抓马然后每个人都长在我点子上啊啊啊啊啊男主可不可以多拍点电影啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊我真的爱死你了！！！！！！弟弟也是！！！！！！男主小哥们也是！！！！！！！！
这译名真的好极了
巧妙的意式喜剧，恰如其分的真实，温暖中的感动……尤其作为LGBTQ的一员，很有很有共鸣！（哎，也许有生之年没法见到在国内能有如此的“抓马”和崛起）🏳️🌈🤟🏻🏳️🌈
抓马buff拉满...就是父亲们20年的结局让人唏嘘...
我在这部电影中看到了我曾想象过同性爱情的样子
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