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.
一不小心都10年刀剑粉了，当初还是追的新番呢，真就时代的眼泪啊 这个剧场版是以亚丝娜视角展开的艾恩葛朗特，新意肯定还是有的，而且有些东西确实也忘得差不多了，感觉和以前应该确实是有差异的，不过因为忘记之前是什么样了，所以也还好
这才是我最开始喜欢的亚丝娜！独立，坚强，勇敢！大女主！刀剑10年，始于SAO，回归SAO。
桐姥爷出来之前都非常无聊。。我对这种低级搞姬真不感兴趣，这剧情是平行宇宙吗，感觉和之前衔接不上
剧情……可笑！你都看过TV版了，还会在意这种番外故事剧场版?
刀剑不经不觉也快10年了，还是第一季的剧情好看
我的桐亚！我的亚丝娜！亚丝娜永远滴神！原创的闺蜜也很好，剧情设计也比较合理，喜欢喜欢！劝作者不要无视亚丝娜的人气，多出出进击篇吧
特效制作看不出是2020年代的水平，剧情设置也是没头没尾
也不是不可以炒冷饭，那至少得上点心吧！哎，一个剧场版剧情少得可怜，又不是第一次看这个系列，能不能不要没事就杵在原地聊天？要不是给这个IP面子，我早就打1星了！
话说这都2022年了啊，当初看第一部的时候还想，这年代设定太近，到22年时再看会是什么感觉呢？
情怀，梦回十年前，以为是亚丝娜加入骑士团的故事，没想到是和桐姥爷伪甜蜜日常？虽然和TV版剧情有出入，但是还行～
删去了TV里一些赘余情节，加长了桐人和亚丝娜的剧情线，加了个工具人性质明显的女二。可看性上升了一些，就是前期两个女主的剧情相当一般，也就是无趣。
补充了亚丝娜的成长线，以及和米特队友的过往。有段情节看了简直脑溢血……这部剧场版从某种角度来说像是第一部前几集的总集篇，不过多了很多的细节和描写，桐亚也在慢慢互动，观感还是挺好的。
补充了亚丝娜的成长线，以及和米特队友的过往。有段情节看了简直脑溢血……这部剧场版从某种角度来说像是第一部前几集的总集篇，不过多了很多的细节和描写，桐亚也在慢慢互动，观感还是挺好的。
虽然我对《刀剑神域》谈不上喜欢，但看到桐老爷登场的时候，我还是起了鸡皮疙瘩，真就青回了，TV第一季都多久以前的事情了，由于川原砾后面发病整了不少烂货，所以SAO本篇还真就白月光了，直接魔改剧情变成桐老爷亚总双人成行，这才是大伙想看的，不是能好好写剧情么，7.5分。
在中国人眼里印度就是个“脏乱差”的国家！但这个国家的电影敢直击现实的丑陋！这就要比某些国家强1万倍
这是女人的生存之道，也是悲哀所在。
大bug无法解释的硬伤。虽然还挺喜欢的 但是三星真的不能再高了
这个算平行时空吗？从女主角度讲诉这游戏 不错不错还以为炒冷饭 个人感觉刀剑第一季真的很好看！！
可以，虽然情怀分很高，但作品质量也算没有辜负期待
刀剑神域元年，亚总视角前传，三次元热炒元宇宙，完全潜入VR却仍然遥遥无期，只好重温恩葛朗特稍微弥补游戏幻想。强行斩断百合线，衬托桐姥爷救场，令人不愉快。
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