4 à 4 Métro-Barbès-Rochechou-Art(1983)

In the early 1980s, a collective of artists in Paris created a radical filmmaking experiment where four directors worked as one, each contributing as both performer and cinematographer. This unconventional approach to cinema blurred the boundaries between artist and audience, turning the creative process itself into the work. Operating from the Métro-Barbès area, the group rejected traditional hierarchies of filmmaking, embracing spontaneity and collaboration. Their films captured the energy and counterculture spirit of the era, documenting the vibrant underground art scene of Paris. By pooling their talents and vision, these filmmakers produced work that was distinctly collective yet bore the mark of each individual voice. The result was a body of cinema that challenged conventional narrative and form, establishing a unique legacy within experimental French film.