is a French film magazine, founded in 1952 by Bernard Chardère in Lyon. It is one of two major French-language film magazines, created several months after . The magazine is headquartered in Paris and is published monthly.

Traditionally, has served as a counterpoint to , focusing on film themes and scripts, in contrast to politics and aesthetics. In the 1950s, was associated with the non-Communist left (while originally held political affiliations with the right). Today, is a neutral publication run by volunteers.

The magazine was edited by Éric Losfeld from 1959. After publishing an article about Orson Welles in 1963, Michel Ciment became a member of the magazine's editorial committee. In 1966, he was promoted to editor in chief, a post he held until his death.

has been printed by different publishers throughout the years and is currently published by Actes Sud in collaboration with the Institut Lumière.

See also

  • List of film periodicals

References

  • Official website