' (''My Dear Studies'' in English) is a 2008

autobiographical An autobiography, sometimes informally called an autobio, is a self-written account of one's own life, providing a personal narrative that reflects on the author's experiences, memories, and insights. This genre allows individuals to share thei ...

book by an anonymous author known as "Laura D.", a modern language student at a university in Paris. The book has drawn national attention in France with its controversial contents, in which the author claimed that she had to go into prostitution to financially support her studies. In 2010, a French film titled ' (English title: ''

Student Services ''Student Services'' () is a 2010 French television film directed by Emmanuelle Bercot. It had a theatrical release in Poland and Italy. It is based on the book '' Mes chères études'' by Laura D. Plot Laura is a college freshman who works in ...

'') was made based on the book. It was directed by Emmanuelle Bercot and starred

Déborah François Déborah François (; born 24 May 1987) is a Belgium, Belgian actress. She is best known for her starring role in the Palme d'Or-winning film, ''L'Enfant (film), The Child'' (2005), directed by the Dardenne brothers. In 2009, she won a César A ...

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