''Bande à part'' is a French film magazine originally designed to be viewed on a

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. Launched in 2013, it was the first such magazine in France.

History

In 2013, ''Bande à part'' became the first cinema magazine specifically designed for tablet computers in France. Unlike simple PDF versions of print magazines or adaptations of existing websites, the magazine plays with formatting and content presentation, while offering a touch navigation mode adaptable to different reading styles. Drawing inspiration from the

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's release in 2010, Anne-Claire Cieutat and Fouzi Louahem created a magazine that leverages tablet graphics for a cinematic approach, breaking away from traditional criticism. The title of the magazine is directly inspired by the

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traversal sequence in the film of the same name by

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—in which the main characters dash through the halls of the famous museum.

Publications

''Bande à part'' is one of the 55 websites used for film ratings on

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in the press review section.

Distinctions

*Digital Magazine Awards 2013: "Best New Magazine" Award. *Digital Magazine Awards 2014: "Best Magazine for Film, TV, and Entertainment" Award.

References

Externals links

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