Florence + the Machine's "Free" is a track from their fifth studio album, “Dance Fever”, released on April 20, 2022. The song delves into themes of anxiety and liberation, reflecting Florence Welch's personal experiences. The accompanying music video, directed by Autumn de Wilde, features acclaimed actor Bill Nighy portraying Welch's anxiety, offering a poignant visual representation of the song's narrative. Filmed in Kyiv, Ukraine, in November 2021, the video was dedicated to the Ukrainian people amidst the 2022 Russian invasion.
Director of Photography // Jamie Feliu-Torres
Persimmon 12ft Susie dress for Florence Welch by Susie Cave of The Vampire’s Wife
Additional Costume & Wardrobe Stylists // Peter Aluuan and Fiona Hicks
Hair Stylist // Odile Gilbert Makeup Artist to Florence Welch // Sarah Reygate
Colour Co // Company 3 Colorists // Jean-clement Soret and Yoomin Lee
Florence + The Machine’s music video for “Free”, released 2022. Directed by Autumn de Wilde. 4:52 in HD, 19,766,348 plays and 260,578 likes on YouTube. Filed under Alternative, Indie, Pop and Rock. AltSounds Curated.
- Director
- Autumn de Wilde
- Choreography
- Ryan Heffington
- Costume design
- Susie Cave