Legendary French band Indochine releases today the official music video for their new single “L’Amour Fou”, directed by globally celebrated visual artist David LaChapelle. Shot in Mexico City, the video brings together the creative worlds of one of France’s most iconic rock bands and a visionary artist known for his work with Björk, Madonna, Elton John, Amy Winehouse and many more.
LaChapelle brings his signature cinematic flair and aesthetic to this striking collaboration with Indochine. At its core is a powerful dance between two characters, whose simplicity and raw expression beautifully reflect the emotional depth of the track.
“L’Amour Fou” is taken from the band’s latest album Babel Babel, which debuted at No. 1 in France and Belgium, and is now certified double platinum.
“It was a real pleasure to work with artists who trust other artists. Working with Indochine was a unique experience.”- David LaChapelle
“David captured the essence of the song in a uniquely powerful way. He translated its emotion into images. We gave him complete freedom — we simply trusted him.” – Nicola Sirkis
ABOUT “L’AMOUR FOU”
“L’Amour Fou” was released on Friday, April 25 as a digital bundle featuring new versions and remixes of the track, including:
- L’Amour Fou
- L’Amour Fou (Single Version)*
- L’Amour Fou (Joris Delacroix Remix)
- L’Amour Fou (oLi RmX)
- L’Amour Fou (Babel Show Live)
- L’Amour Fou (Instrumental)
AN UNPRECEDENTED CINEMATIC PARTNERSHIP WITH PATHÉ IN FRANCE
In a historic first for a French music video, Indochine has partnered with Pathé Cinemas, one of France’s leading theater networks, for a week-long nationwide premiere of “L’Amour Fou”.
On Tuesday, April 29, the video premiered at a special event at Pathé Palace Paris, in the presence of the band and David LaChappelle. The following week, “L’Amour Fou” screened before every movie shown in Pathé cinemas across France — a first for French cinema and music alike.
BABEL BABEL: A RECORD-BREAKING ALBUM
Babel Babel, released earlier last year, has become France’s best-selling physical album of 2024, with a double platinum certification to date. It was the best original album launch of 2024, reaching No. 1 in both France and Belgium, and was certified Gold within its first five days of release. The album marks a powerful new chapter for Indochine, further cementing their legacy in French pop-rock history.
ARENA TOUR 2025: A TOUR LIKE NO OTHER
Indochine is currently touring across France with their spectacular Arena Tour, hailed as the best-selling concert tour of 2024 on Ticketmaster. The scale and ambition of the show have drawn widespread acclaim, with over 830,000 tickets sold to date across 70+ shows in 16 cities. Key production highlights include:
- 20,000+ LED lights spanning 9.5 km of suspended cables
- 7,000+ LED bracelets given to the audience
- 29 trucks, 120 technicians, and 200 road crew members
- 2 rotating setlists, 4 concerts per week
ABOUT INDOCHINE
Since their formation in 1981, Indochine has been a cornerstone of French music culture. From early chart success to their revolutionary Stadium Tour in 2021, and now the multi-platinum album Babel Babel, the band continues to evolve while staying true to their identity.
With 14 studio albums, countless anthems, and genre-defining live shows, Indochine has built an international following across continents — from Peru to Vietnam, Scandinavia to Canada, and throughout Europe. Their unique ability to blend new material with timeless hits has united generations of fans through music, visuals, and live experience.
Their current Arena Tour is one of the most visually ambitious productions ever staged by a French band—redefining the scale of what a rock show can be.