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A timely yet magical film for everyone who is working in or passionate about cinematheques. Jorge (played by Uruguayan film critic Jorge Jellinek) has been devoted to Montevideo's cinematheque for 25 years when he is faced with its imminent closure due to funding cuts and demands that only 'profitable' events be held. An ode to the black-and-white silent film era, "A Useful Life" takes a turn when Jorge finds himself unemployed and in need of a new distraction. He pursues his love and soon becomes a protagonist in his own romantic movie.

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