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.
米洛身患重病即将死去，为了不让妻子伤心，他请人克隆出一个健康的自己，向克隆人注入记忆，然后代替自己陪伴毫不知情的妻子。
当过多的冗余镜头对叙事造成了累赘，
以窗明净几的极简抒情风熬一锅寡淡鸡汤，
科幻伦理片，马赫沙拉·阿里的演技很棒。细想一下，这项技术也许对家人很好，但让患者一个人孤独地在疗养区等死，是不是有点太残忍了，家人的临终关怀应该也挺重要的。
最后一部影院看的预告片，一直拖着不想看。越还原就越失真显尬，马达老本写的出戏演的诡异，像是黄毛班长的两个课代表抢班花，但一个巫师支线连做三次也会开始在乎谁被谁戳死，被带上的道具组就比较惨
濒死之人，找机构克隆了一个自己，和妻儿继续生活。//科技发达到可以连记忆都复制的地步，依然连肿瘤也没法对付，有点迷惑——不过，转念一想，如今人类已经可以计划去火星了，但也没法彻底搞定COVID-19，也就没那么迷惑了。//在科技日益发展之时，道德，伦理的困境，肯定是越来越需要面对的，毋庸置疑，如果没有道德，伦理羁绊，人类跟其他生物也就没什么区别了。
记得梁雪村在谈日韩矛盾的时候讲到，韩国之所以在慰安妇问题上死死抓住不放，并不是因为这段历史伤害了韩国的女性，而是因为这段历史伤害了韩国的男性。“如果你们真的那么在意女性的痛苦，现在就应该平等地尊重女性。” （想一想为什么“cnm”比“f**k you”的侮辱性更大）
这让最后的决斗看起来无比残酷，但也十分可笑。
P.S.无论如何，接受不了有夫之妇出轨，就算老公对老婆不好，在没有离婚之前女人出轨，这个女人也是个渣。不爱就离开，不要一边吃着碗里的嫌弃不香，一边偷腥。选择婚姻就是选择忠诚。否则请不要结婚。
前两段叙事效率不佳，第三段碰瓷罗生门没道理，归根到底我很怀疑这个题材选择对宗教权力的强化能否真正帮助两性在性议题上的松绑。
在现代可能立案的机会都不会给，从正义伸张总有渠道的目标来看，还有个国王给大家一场公平的决斗，并且有让原告被告说谎的代价的制度，反而是挺含智慧的。比滴血认亲，比举证困难因此不立案的科学思维好的多。
太稳太辣，看完挺上头。拍的其实也挺好看。以为是一场男性的荣誉之战，没想到却是非常痛心的女性悲歌。最后的决斗真的蛮讽刺，场下的野蛮和不确定性，衬托出女性的弱势和卑微，有一种无力无助的荒唐感。她的命运，竟然掌握在这两个兽性的男人手里，叹哉哀哉！
深入探讨太少了，流于表面。与其纠结主角难舍亲情爱情，不如探讨替身获得记忆后会如何发展。
人类掌握了分子级别的生物克隆技术，
时长很长，但每一场戏都像急着拍完跳到下一场。三个主角的刻板程度令人震惊 。雷德利最好的电影的主角永远是尼采式的超人。《普罗米修斯》里的大卫简直就是《论道德的谱系》里走出来的金发雅利安野兽。但那些“软弱”的人，在他电影里近乎无一例外地面目模糊……
Cameron流着眼泪微笑
雷德利斯科特用批判中世纪价值观的方式完成了一部毫无风险的爽片，罗生门式三段叙述啪啪打脸虚伪的男人，爽；封建道德物化女性荡妇羞辱一起往上堆，爽；决定生死与正义的决斗逼你提心吊胆看，爽。爽片进化，思想止步，可能会是电影工业愈加发达之下的一个趋势
眼神里都是戏～非常温馨的科幻电影，本以为这么高科技如此像《黑镜》会是惊悚剧情hhh
毕竟雷导，服化道赞，中世纪米兔，不如处女作
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