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I generally enjoyed this film - based on the 'true/shocking' revelations of a (French) female university student who turned to the world's oldest profession to help finance her way thru school. It is, perhaps, the 'expose' angle of the movi...
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Student Services
2010
Movie
101 min
French
Nineteen-year-old Laura is stressed by her first year at college when money worries distract her from her studies and so, desperate for cash, she answers an online advertisement for intimate companionship that leads her down a dangerous path.
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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Rupert Goold•Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
In this dark psychological thriller, a group of Cambridge University students are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy that tests their loyalties and sanity. As they delve deeper into the university's hidden secrets, they uncover a sinister plot involving their own tutors and the institution's elite. The quest for truth leads them down a perilous path where trust becomes a luxury they can no longer afford.
Critical Reception
Student Services received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat convoluted, but the overall mood and thought-provoking themes were generally well-received.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brooding atmosphere and intellectual engagement.
Performances, especially from the main cast, were a highlight.
Some found the narrative structure to be less compelling than its thematic ambitions.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a BBC television anthology series of short films, each exploring a different facet of student life and its darker undercurrents.
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