Traps (DVD, Region Free)

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From the late, great Czech filmmaker Vra Chytilov, renowned director ofDaisiesandFruit of Paradise, comes this daring black comedy of violence, violation and veterinary practice. A vet, Lenka, after being raped by two men, uses her particular expertise to exact her revenge

Chytilov was a filmmaker with a deserved reputation as provocateur and philosopher andTrapsis an enquiry by both ‘victim’ and filmmaker on the social structures and attitudes which condone such a violation. Tragic and comic, wild and angry, the film presents an unique view of contemporary society where warped morality, greed and twisted masculine attitudes are commonplace and unchallenged.This provocative feature is presented for the first time ever in the UK.

DVD Special Features:
Presented from a new anamorphic digital transfer.
12-page booklet featuring a new essay by arts journalist and film critic Carmen Gray.
New and improved English subtitle translation.
Available on home video for the first time in the English-speaking world.