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.
整个画面和制作太好看了！和新一季崩了的巨人形成鲜明对比囧
兄妹俩对战累那段伴着bgm 谁没起一身鸡皮疙瘩啊 这太燃了这太燃了这太燃了 高光时刻
太难看 难道我终于过了看蜡笔小新的年纪？？
吹爆，炭治郎真的温柔又不圣母，祢豆子也好可爱，剧情也好棒，诡异惊悚又高燃，让人忍不住的想看下去
TB版15-21集。这一部分可以说是当之无愧的五颗星级别！在这一部分这部动画与其他动画的区别展现的淋漓尽致。炭治郎的勇敢、善良与保护妹妹的决心也得到了完全的体现，我妻善逸内心殊死挣扎后也得到了巨大的提升。这一部分大家齐心协力杀了五个鬼，打斗场面逐渐升级，画面精美，每个鬼的悲惨人生也是有不同的刻画，值得品味。这一部分真的太精彩了！
这篇是第一季的高潮部分吧。很精彩。太精彩以至于无法往下看。还好男票拽着我看了两集。看了好几遍。还打赌赢了五十。怪不得啊怪不得！原来是火！原来被灭门因为爸爸！祢豆子真的太可爱了。最危险的时刻总是会保护哥哥。
最后，Rubby通过作弊终于考上了梦寐以求的伯克利音乐学院…
一部大杂烩，很有以前漫画的感觉，又有新时代的主题，笑点少了点，小新风间的友情更升华了
还不如认真看番…不过这段合集是整部的精华所在
对应剧版的15~21集。第一季最出彩的一个篇章，下弦五的刻画从可怕到可悲，更体现出无惨的可恨；炭治郎把水变成火加上祢豆子的血爆，再看一次也还是震撼，但或许是这个高光时刻太过亮眼，以至于似乎忘记了，义勇的凪也是十分亮眼。其实从剧本来讲，这是中规中矩的，下弦五是谁的迷惑、反派的刻画、1v1的配置、大佬的救场，但架不住整个制作、节奏、配乐等的完美，给出来的效果就直接让这部动画上升到顶了。
非常高质量的制作。作为在全球引爆鬼灭之刃狂潮的关键剧情，再看一次依然激动人心。配乐、作画、分镜、动作设计都代表着当今业界最顶尖的水平。希望鬼灭的动画化可以有始有终。
看完这篇之后，觉得十二鬼月好强好强。结果到决战，在鸣女的楼阁里不死川看也不看一刀砍死一个，说这里的鬼大概有下弦级别实力，觉得那只蜘蛛有点小丑的感觉（好像长得也挺像小丑的耶）
我其实很少很少看动漫，一直以来日本的动漫动画什么的评分都很高，果然这个传言没有让我失望，支持!
相比绿皮书和无依之地我更喜欢它。如果每碗鸡汤都能这么鲜美这么回味无穷的话我可以天天喝。后半段属实哭的有点惨。毕业晚会上带入家人的无声片段，爸爸在晚上抚着女儿唱歌的喉咙欣赏根本听不到的音乐，哥哥内疚于一切都要靠妹妹，老师的无私帮助。即使生活不易，也要拼尽全力。我说了，每碗鸡汤如果能都这么好喝，我可以天天喝。（感觉翻拍得奖的多少也要给原版一些荣誉吧？）
1.胡蝶忍令人惊艳，飒！
好虐……但特效做得真好……真的行雲流水呀～
水柱和蝶柱出现，也是动画里柱第一次出手，实力非常强大，下弦五的鬼也根本不是其对手。
以比自己强大很多的对手战斗，实在太惊险了，几个主角差点被歼灭，告诉他自己的意志力，还有不服输的劲活了下来。超常发挥自己的极限的战斗，人物刻画的很不错。
再看还是很燃啊55555，真希望自己晚生10年
用谎言编织而成的亲情，只不过是虚伪的办家家酒
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