阿朵
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: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.
池赖广
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:大学四年级毕业生王国栋在经历了第66次求职失败之后,决定放弃找工作,毅然而然地白手起家,走进了创业大军的行列。他开办了一家传媒公司,两位大学里的结拜兄弟成了他的股东和左右臂膀。王国栋的公司主要经营校园广告业务,他很快成了学校的名人,一时风头无两。可就在王国栋沾沾自喜的时候,他的学习成绩明显下降,毕业论文面临着不及格的惨状。他的导师讽刺他:“比尔盖茨中途辍学去创业,可是他有个那样的爹,你们有吗?”女友刘雅琪也极力反对他好高骛远去创业,甚至提出了分手。假装寻求合作的师兄侯振宁趁机窃取了王国栋的商业计划书,越俎代孢抢走了一个天使投资人投资王国栋的机会。这时候,各路的债主也逼上门来;公司内部在责权利方面产生了巨大分歧,面临着倒闭。王国栋举步维艰!偏偏这时母亲又心脏病发作了急需一笔手术费。此时的王国栋在友情与利益、安稳与奋争的博弈之中苦苦挣扎……该片以真实得近乎残酷的镜头和叙事手法,大胆展示了一群生活在美丽海滨城市的当代大学生、90后小鲜肉们,如何“不务正业”、肆意挥洒青春、不忘初心、协力创业的感人故事。彰显了90后大学生张扬自我、不甘人后的个性和理想。