Phoenix - Everything Is Everything

What this video is

Released in early 2004, 'Everything Is Everything' arrived at a pivotal moment for French indie rock, as Phoenix—formed in the Versailles suburb alongside peers Air and Daft Punk—was consolidating international critical attention with Alphabetical. The video's direction by Roman Coppola, a key figure in the late-1990s/early-2000s auteur music video movement via The Directors Bureau, reflects the cross-pollination…

Why it matters

As the lead single from Alphabetical, this video represents a key document of Phoenix's ascent from cult French act to internationally recognized indie rock band. Roman Coppola's consistent visual collaboration with Phoenix throughout the Alphabetical era helped establish the band's sophisticated,…

The director

Roman François Coppola (b. April 22, 1965, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) is an American filmmaker, music video director, screenwriter, and producer. Son of Francis Ford Coppola, he founded The Directors Bureau production company and has directed videos for…