The video depicts Depeche Mode—Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, and Andrew Fletcher—riding a flatbed trailer turned into a makeshift parade float.
: 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. depeche_mode_freelove_official_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. The video depicts Depeche Mode—Dave Gahan, Martin Gore,
: John Hillcoat , known for his bleak cinematic style, directed the primary music video. : John Hillcoat , known for his bleak
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
: 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.