Annie Ernaux, the French author and Nobel Prize winner, has two of her books being adapted into films. The first, "Ecrire la vie" (translated as "Writing Life"), directed by Claire Simon, is already available to the public. It features young French girls discussing Ernaux's works in high schools, but notably does not include Ernaux herself. The second adaptation, "Mémoire de fille" (translated as "The Memoirs of a Girl"), directed by Judith Godrèche, is set to release in theaters on September 30, 2026. This film explores a deeply personal and controversial topic: the absence of consent in Ernaux’s account of her first sexual experience, which she later reclassified as rape. Ernaux has not published a new book since 2022, making these film adaptations particularly significant. In "Ecrire la vie," the filmmaker chose to focus on the impact of Ernaux’s writing on young people, especially in the context of contemporary social movements like #MeToo, which has brought increased attention to issues of sexual violence and consent. Ernaux herself has commented on the use of her first name in the film, stating that she sees it as a gesture of intimacy rather than familiarity. Judith Godrèche’s adaptation of "Mémoire de fille" presents a unique challenge: how to visually represent the absence of consent, a concept that is central to the book. The film aims to translate Ernaux’s introspective and emotionally charged narrative into a cinematic experience, while maintaining the sensitivity and nuance of the original text. Godrèche’s approach is expected to highlight the psychological and emotional complexity of the subject matter. These adaptations bring Ernaux’s deeply personal and often controversial narratives to a broader audience, allowing her work to be experienced in new and thought-provoking ways. As the films are released, they are likely to spark further discussion about the themes of memory, identity, and the power dynamics in personal relationships, which have remained central to Ernaux's literary career.