The "Hymn for the Weekend" video was filmed in October 2015 and directed by . The production spanned several iconic and culturally rich locations across India:
The historic fort showcased at the beginning and intermittently throughout the video.
While widely praised for its lush cinematography and "postcard-perfect" shots of Mumbai, the video sparked significant debate regarding . Some critics argued it utilized Indian symbols and religious festivals as mere aesthetic props, while others viewed it as a celebratory tribute to the country's beauty.
The central theme of the video is the Indian festival of colors, Holi . This is illustrated through slow-motion shots of children and the band members being covered in bright paint powders.
Despite these discussions, the video remains one of Coldplay's most successful visual releases and helped build momentum for their joint performance with Beyoncé at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show shortly after its debut.
A famous theatre in Mumbai where Martin is shown watching a film featuring Beyoncé.
The "Hymn for the Weekend" video was filmed in October 2015 and directed by . The production spanned several iconic and culturally rich locations across India:
The historic fort showcased at the beginning and intermittently throughout the video. Download Coldplay Hymn For The Weekend (Official Video) mp4
While widely praised for its lush cinematography and "postcard-perfect" shots of Mumbai, the video sparked significant debate regarding . Some critics argued it utilized Indian symbols and religious festivals as mere aesthetic props, while others viewed it as a celebratory tribute to the country's beauty. The "Hymn for the Weekend" video was filmed
The central theme of the video is the Indian festival of colors, Holi . This is illustrated through slow-motion shots of children and the band members being covered in bright paint powders. Some critics argued it utilized Indian symbols and
Despite these discussions, the video remains one of Coldplay's most successful visual releases and helped build momentum for their joint performance with Beyoncé at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show shortly after its debut.
A famous theatre in Mumbai where Martin is shown watching a film featuring Beyoncé.
