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Genre(s): Drama Historienfilm |
| Medium: Sonstiges |
| Bemerkungen: | Blu-ray von Second Run https://www.secondrundvd.com/release_devilsBD.html The first film in Vlácil’s trilogy of visionary historical epics, The Devil’s Trap prefigures his legendary masterpiece Marketa Lazarová (1967). In early-18th century Bohemia, an innocent miller finds himself under investigation by the Inquisition after daring to question the judgement of a local landowner. At a time when religious authority is absolute, the miller’s understanding of the natural world is interpreted as evidence of a pact with the Devil. With atmospheric imagery and evocative use of sound, the film depicts a cruel but credible world torn between superstition and science. Presented from the Czech National Archives' new HD transfer, The Devil's Trap makes it's world premiere on Blu-ray. Our edition also contains cinematographer František Uldrich’s documentary portrait of Vlá?il, In the Web of Time (V síti ?asu, 1989) and The Week Starts on Friday (Týden za?íná v pátek, 1962), Elmar Kloss’ short film about Czech cinema exhibition in the early 1960s, which features The Devils Trap. Additionally, our region-free Blu-ray also includes a booklet featuring an expansive essay by author and Czechoslovak cinema specialist Peter Hames. Czechoslovakia, 1961 Length / Feature: 89 minutes Length / Special features: 31 minutes 1.0 Mono LPCM (48k/24-bit) Black and white Original aspect ratio: 1:37:1 Language: Czech Subtitles: English Specials: • The Devil's Trap (?áblova past, 1961) presented from a new HD transfer from the best existing original materials created by the Czech National Film Archive, Prague. • In the Web of Time (V síti ?asu, 1989): cinematographer František Uldrich’s documentary portrait of Vlá?il. • The Week Starts on Friday (Týden za?íná v pátek, 1962): Elmar Kloss’ short film about Czech cinema exhibition in the early 1960s, and featuring The Devils Trap. • 20-page booklet featuring a new essay on the film by author and Czechoslovak cinema specialist Peter Hames • New and improved English subtitle translation. • Region free Blu-ray (A/B/C) • World premiere on Blu-ray. Blu-Ray: BD25 / 1080p Region ABC (Region Free) Blu-Ray RRP: £19.99 Release Date: 28 February 2022 Second Run BD051 |