: John Hillcoat , known for his bleak cinematic style, directed the primary music video.
: The video uses the Flood remix of the song, which is shorter and has more prominent drums than the Exciter album version. depeche_mode_freelove_official_video
The official music video for Depeche Mode's "Freelove" was directed by and released in late 2001. Filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana , the video captures the band performing on a moving parade float through a neighborhood, surrounded by dancing residents. Production Overview : John Hillcoat , known for his bleak
: The video was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana , in July 2001 while the band was touring the United States. Key Personnel : Cinematographer : Fredrik Callinggård. Editor : Simon Hilton. Producer : Steven Elliott. Filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana , the video
: The video concludes with the float and the crowd suddenly disappearing, leaving only two people behind kissing in the street. Video Variants & Availability
: A separate DVD release for the single featured live footage of "Freelove" from a Philadelphia concert, directed by Anton Corbijn, rather than the Hillcoat-directed narrative video.
: It portrays a community gathering in a lower-income neighborhood where residents follow and eventually climb onto the float to celebrate and dance with the band.