I Served the King of England (2007)

Prague, Czechoslovakia, during the inter-war period. Jan Dítě, a young and clever waiter who wants to become a millionaire, comes to the conclusion that to achieve his ambitious goal he must be diligent, listen and observe as much as he can, be always discreet and use what he learns to his own advantage; but the turbulent tides of history will continually stand in his way.

Genres: Comedy

What to watch after I Served the King of England

• Closely Watched Trains (1966) — Same subject: world war ii
• My Sweet Little Village (1985) — Jiří Menzel directed both
• The Tin Drum (1979) — Two steps away in the credits
• Divided We Fall (2000) — Same subject: world war ii
• The Queen (2006)
• Chimes at Midnight (1965) — Same feel: philosophical, reflective