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.
世界各国领导人在苏格兰举行的联合国气候峰会上发出“末日”警告，称避免灾难性全球变暖的时间已经所剩无几，但在更积极地减少温室气体排放方面却没有做出新的承诺。这次会议召开的目的是希望世界各国最终能就有意义的措施达成一致，让迅速变暖的地球回到正轨。会议原定持续近两周，但是仅过了几个小时就首现冲突。与会国家元首的开幕演讲暴露出谁应对减排负最大责任这一全球辩论中长期存在的分歧。随着欠发达国家要求富裕国家提供更多援助和采取更迅速的行动，全球贫富之间的紧张关系也暴露出来。
汉克斯又一个圣父似的角色。他这种演员这种形象和他代表的东西，后继无人，就像片子里的芬奇一样，眼看要死绝了。故事是老故事，所以就看细节吧。无人医院玻璃走廊，玻璃上插满用来遮光的X光片。狗叫“goodyear”，好名字（演员表里有狗演员的大名：Seamus）。夕阳之下，杰夫的橙色铁头，芬奇知更鸟蛋蓝的T恤，如此美好的色彩。
靠，电影标记怎么没有标签了？？？标签呢？？？？？？？？？
广东话版如同狮头点睛！// 中宏影城长江国际店，4.0分。优缺点都很多但整体惊喜，值得鼓励。舞狮段落都非常好看（最后的天台告别和比赛尤其好看，虽然也是有深厚的真人影视养料，但也整合了真实的地理环境），前期的很多动作和镜头设计就显得很“省钱/破碎”。城乡风貌是所看国产动画里最写实与完整的；所以即使前半段尴尬与老土的地方不少，但它不是新装封神里的装神称帝的，而是有了气味契合的舞台。女阿娟不再舞狮、男阿娟回归工地（且不说其他女性角色的设置，但是剧本将胜利多少收束在个人的、局部的、暂时的、无济的，其实我也就觉得这种残忍客观降低了道德风险），结局短暂平和、却如鲠在喉，上海的地标建筑以很不合理的方式出场，就像是宿舍里的招贴画一样。
就完全是一个美剧pilot的感觉，埋了很多可以展开的点，然后一看导演，果然，在那部《重生男人》之后，中间的执导履历都是美剧。
画面好看，运镜质感，调度丰沛，细节考究，剧情流畅，节奏极佳，题材现实，生活气息浓厚，人物塑造典型，配乐契合，就连卡点都那么熨帖，令观众看到了国产动画的曙光。
汉克斯继荒岛余生后又一部单人表演的电影。泪点在芬奇和杰夫拥抱的那一刻。
一段陪伴的结束，另一段陪伴的开始。这只小狗，有最爱他的两个人，芬奇和杰夫。
And I knew if I had my chance
世界末日，一台四驱的老车，一个将死的人，一条无主的狗，一个手工的AI，一条公路……
PS：这种国内流媒体引进也挺好的，不用专门去找，电视上一打开就看了，方便。
8.5
原来是一部温情片，还是有点被感动到了。
芬奇之于杰夫如师如父。上次看这么细腻温暖又动人的末世题材还是机器人瓦力。
臭氧层能自己渐渐修复，人与机器、机器与狗之间的信任也能逐步建立，但人与人之间的关系恐怕破了就难以挽救了。
在影院看到泣不成声，从来没见过阿秋流眼泪。国产动画与现实主义题材结合，讲述留守儿童和底层的生活和梦想，阿珍和阿强的爱情延续到动画里，成了一束光。五条和九连的歌配在里面恰如其分，太好的片子。
2021，听起来多么适合作为世界末日的一个年份。
乐趣是跳动的爆米花和废墟里的绿色大衣，奇迹是落在眼前的蝴蝶和不会灼伤人的阳光，末日可惧而爱的使命是最优指令。我猜想杰夫机械的怀抱比人类温暖柔软。
你可以告诉我金门大桥上有多少颗铆钉 用了多长的悬索 桥有多高
前半段被画面惊艳到了 后半段被感动 又很热血 总之太燃了 国产动画越来越好了
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