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The Devil's Trap
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Wikipedia article
'The Devil's Trap' is a 1962 Czechoslovak historical film directed by Frantiek Vlil. It was inspired by Alfrd Technik's novel 'Mln na ponorn ece'. It is considered the first part of a loose trilogy of historical films by Vlil, the others being 'Marketa Lazarov'
and 'The Valley of the Bees'.
The film's main theme is the conflict between religion and science. Religion is represented by a fanatical Jesuit priest, while science is represented by an old miller and his son. Vlil wanted the film to depict the 17th century as authentically as possible.
Cast
*Vtzslav Vejraka as Splen
*Miroslav Machek as Probus
*Vt Olmer as Jan
*estmr anda as a Regent
*Karla Chadimov as Martina
*Vlastimil Haek as Gamekeeper Filip
Plot
The film is set in the early 17th century. The Regent of Vale dislikes Splen, the local miller, whom local people greatly respect. Splen knows the local lands well, but his family is suspected of witchcraft due to an incident that occurred generations before. When Swedish soldiers arrive and plunder the land, they also burn the mill, but Splen and his family miraculously survive. Probus, a fanatical priest, is invited to investigate Splen. Probus unsuccessfully tries to turn the local people against Splen. Probus and the Regent then attempt to capture Splen, but he disappears into a cave complex under the mill. Probus and the Regent try to find him, but they cause a landslide. Only Splen's son Jan and his girlfriend Martina survive.
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