Ďáblova lest (2009)
- Directed by
- Jiří Strach
- Genre
- drama film, crime film, drama television series, crime television series
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Length
- 1 season, 3 episodes
- Rating
- 7.2 of 10 from 8 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A police commissioner and his new partner look into an attempted ritual murder linked to archaeological digs at a monastery. They consult a religion expert for help with the case.
mysteriousatmosphericslow-burnscholarlysomberintricateceremonialbrooding
What happens
Satan's Stratagem (Czech: Ďáblova lest) is a Czech crime mystery miniseries that premiered on Czech Television in February and March 2009. It was written by Arnošt Vašíček and directed by Jiří Strach. Commissioner Sumara and his new colleague Šímová investigate an attempted ritual murder that has some connection to archaeological excavations at the Podlažice Monastery. They ask religionist Dr. Runa for help. Members of Schola Gregoriana Pragensis appear in a small roles of Benedictine monks singing Gregorian chant. The series is sometimes compared to The Da Vinci Code, and Dr. Runa to Robert Langdon. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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