吴佩珊
发表于4分钟前回复 :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.
杨天宁
发表于7分钟前回复 :爱尔兰渔夫锡拉丘兹（科林·法瑞尔 Colin Farrell 饰）从海上捞起了一个神秘的美丽女子，名唤奥丁（艾丽卡·巴赫蕾达 Alicja Bachleda 饰）。锡拉丘兹将不愿见人的奥丁安置在自己母亲的海滨老屋中，意外发现奥丁竟给他的渔船带来了好运。锡拉丘兹的女儿安妮（艾莉森·巴瑞 Alison Barry 饰）患有肾脏衰竭，与酗酒的母亲莫拉（德乌拉·基尔万 Dervla Kirwan 饰）及其男友一起生活。安妮与奥丁结下了坚固的友谊，她相信奥丁是苏格兰神话中的海豹少女，上岸后埋下自己的海豹皮，便可在陆地生活七年，直到自己的海豹丈夫前来带她返回大海深处。锡拉丘兹果然与奥丁彼此相爱，但他对奥丁是真正身份一直半信半疑，直到某个黑发男子的神秘出现，要带走奥丁……本片被提名爱尔兰电影电视协会最佳服装设计、最佳导演、最佳影片及最佳电影剧本奖，并获最佳男主角（科林·法瑞尔）、最佳女配角（德乌拉·基尔万）、最佳布景及最佳声音奖。
叶蓓
发表于3分钟前回复 :台湾省电影制片厂出品原创音乐：骆明道摄影：周业兴 林赞庭剪辑：周道淳 林善良美术设计：张季平三世轮回的情缘，从古代、民初到现代，从贵族、戏班、到市井小民，集结当年红极一时的彭雪芬、姜厚任及石隽，铺叙出两男一女的跨世爱情悲剧。本片由人死后再投生，轮回三世，冤冤相报的三段故事组成。《第一世》描述明朝锦衣卫高手，奉命护送一官 员之女赴京，嫁给锦衣卫右都督作侍妾。途中他为将美女占为己有，杀尽随行人员，掳美女入山隐居。美女的 未婚夫为义军首领，为救未婚妻，一直尾随于后。在山中经过一场恶斗，将锦衣卫双眼刺瞎，美女及未婚夫亦 惨死于锦衣卫之手。《第二世》描写民国初年，一个戏班正当经营遇到困难，无法维持之际，得到一富家公子 的大力协助。公子与戏班花旦，初见时即感曾在冥冥中相识。两人一见钟情，以身相许。公子之母坚决反对儿 子娶戏子为妻。花旦的师兄已暗恋师妹多年，因妒嫉师妹与公子相好，在演出《坐楼杀惜》时，假戏真做，将 师妹杀死。《第三世》叙述当代澎湖岛上一个法师及其兄弟乩童相依为命。一个现代舞蹈女艺人来到澎湖渔村 ，与乩童偶遇，一见钟情。女艺人要带乩童到台北去开拓新生活。乩童陷入传统势力与现代思想，亲情与爱情 的矛盾。最后，在一次法会中，乩童不肯爬刀梯。法师无奈，只好自己爬上刀梯，不幸失足身死。乩童与女艺 人终于结为夫妻。
