Cinephile Culture on Online Platforms in France: Rethinking the Process of Cultural Mediation

From cinema clubs and film festivals, via arthouse cinemas and cinematheques, cinephile culture conveys a peculiar relationship with cinematographic works that is characterised by a major interest in the artistic process. Cinephile culture, or simply ‘cinephilia’, has developed over time to engage with new opportunities and developments. There has always been a willingness to invest in meeting places with films, while adapting to socio-technical developments that characterise the possibilities of cinema, from the shared space of a theatrical cinema to the domestic space and the individualisation of viewing practices. This development has allowed for a renewal of the cinephile audience and the modernisation of a long-established culture with values and critical tools for younger generations.