The Devil´s Trap - Blu-ray + DVD digipack

Do you want to discover the hidden gems of Czechoslovak cinema in the best possible quality? The historical drama The Devil's Trap (Ďáblova past), directed by František Vláčil, is a gripping, visually captivating, and profound masterpiece that preceded his world-renowned Marketa Lazarová. This film is a fascinating probe into the mentality of an era where dogmatic faith clashes with pure reason and human envy. Get this masterful film on Blu-ray and enrich your home collection with a crucial milestone of European cinema!

The story takes us to the first half of the 18th century in the Moravian Karst region. A miller named Spálený (Vítězslav Vejražka) is a wise man who perfectly understands local nature, knows the movement of underground waters, and can predict upcoming droughts or disasters. However, his profound knowledge and success trigger a massive wave of jealousy and superstition among the local regent and neighbors. When an inquisitorial priest, Prokop (Miroslav Macháček), arrives at the estate to investigate suspected heresy and collusion with dark forces, the miller's natural wisdom is immediately branded as the devil's work. A quiet but deadly psychological war begins, where fanaticism weaponizes human fear of the unknown.