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.
即便《老友記》從播完到現在每一年都會被各種洋蔥新聞拿出來消費一遍，我們也還是很樂於看到他們重聚。
青春就是恋爱 发光 后悔 义气 孤独 狂欢
Nostalgie et jeunesse. Mais le montage WTF?
你永远可以相信这个整天摇屁股的五岁孩子要表达的东西有多么深刻。
尽管很机车，但还是很怀念，尤其选角的故事。
当James Corden问“你们是不是还在联系？”的时候，我尴尬地在为他们抠脚指头。谁不知道戏外的友情都是塑料的呢？然后我刚开始以为拍的是剧啊，结果是个真人秀？直接叫“Keeping Up With The F.R.I.E.N.D.S.”它不香吗？
I be there for U
此刻你深爱着的啊 是那多少个十年后的少年
又哭又笑，最后菲比那句“人总要长大的”又有一些释然。致敬那些无法复制的经历，那些遗憾，那些得到与失去。
看到他们重聚还是挺感动的，六人的选角很恰当，最爱是Ross他浑身上下都充满喜剧细胞哪怕杵在那里什么话都不说也能引人发笑…菲比其次，6人中保养最好的也是她了。想起以前看老友记的欢乐时光各种笑梗以及出彩的客串配角，不管什么时候偶然看到电视重播时仍然会停下来看很多集看了数遍但仍然笑得跟个什么似的…无剧可替，同类型的生活大爆炸追到第五六季也没继续了，老友记已经是不可逾越的经典。
又哭又笑。编剧说这是个朋友即家人的故事，感谢他们写出这个故事，感谢这么多优秀的演员演绎出这个故事。p.s David n Jen真的crush过！
OMG，没有任何语言可以形容兑FRIENDS的喜爱，永远的TOP1
是演员、剧组人员对青春的怀念，是对所有人青春的怀念
泪目QAQ然鹅最大的瓜竟然是David & Jennifer竟然在戏外互相有好感过，天啦噜，然后Jen还在节目里提到把对这份感情转移到了Ross& Rachel 上，难怪最后一集Rachel下飞机找Ross的时候吻戏导演喊cut了他们都一直还在接吻 qaq 虽然最后的最后没有成为恋人，但是能够成为一辈子的朋友也是很棒的事情啊！
就是看片段的时候觉得非常感动 具体看每一集却有点cringe
Were Ross and Rachel on a break?
编剧说，在二十几岁的日子里，大家寻找职业、寻找自我、寻找爱情，然后相互陪伴，这是人生中最好的十年。的确如此，我想，三十岁的自己一定会怀念现在的生活，并且无论我怎么过二十几岁，都会是有遗憾的。
笑中带泪，悲喜交加。既能享受他们重聚带来的喜悦，又得再次承担他们离开带来的失落。《老友记》情景喜剧中永远的神。
当这部剧集成为文化现象后影响地球十几年，用不着原班人马自我展示全球化的具体成果，那种感觉就是，WTF？究竟在搞什么？
菲比:一面试就敲定，最显年轻，演技表现最固定的，身世坎坷，吃素，正直，混迹江湖的神经质笑点永远在。
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