I Served the King of England (Obsluhoval jsem anglického krále)

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From the opening scenes to the final touching frame, this movie is simply superb and exactly like a real life; Varying between sad and happy, with lessons to be learned delivered by example and precept. Jan Diti's ambition to become a millionaire in what is now called the food service industry comes true in a way that in fact demonstrates the folly of such a goal, and instead teaches him the honour and prestige that comes from simply performing a job with grace, skill and aplomb.

On the way, there are encounters with brilliant maitre d'hotels, stylish brothels, the only legitimate Nazi claim to other country's area, fanatical eugenics, the hypocritical treatment of prostitutes and servants, the rise of Communism, rehabilitation of amputees, intergenerational love, the glory of fine dining and even naked Aryan goddesses.

Throughout is the almost Chaplinesque 'little fellow in world of bullies' performance of Barnev as young Diti; Even when he does something questionable, you love the way he does it. A recommended film that at the last Festival was almost as loved as "Death At A Funeral"