The Weeknd - After Hours (Short Film)

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Official short film for The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ album - pre-order everywhere now: theweeknd.co/afterhoursYD
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Director: Anton Tammi
Introducing: Zaina Miuccia
Production Company: Somesuch
Executive Producer: Saskia Whinney, Tim Nash
Producer: Sarah Park
Director of Photography: Oliver Millar
2nd Unit DP: Devin "Daddy" Karringten
Steadicam Op: Nick Mueller
Gaffer: Mickey Petersen
Key Grip: Marlow Nunez
Production Designer: Miranda Lorenz
1st AD: Kenneth Taylor
Production Supervisor: Greg Epstein
Production Coordinator: Danielle Mandel
Director’s Assistant: Dylan Dugas
Editor: Janne Vartia
Assistant Editor: Tim Montana
Post Production Supervisor: Alec Ernest
Post Production Coordinator: Jeff Watterson
Colorist: Nicke Jacobsson
Sound Designer: Akseli Soini @ El Camino Helsinki
Addt’l Sound Design: Anton Ahlberg @ Red Pipe Studios
3D & Animation: Oscar Böckerman
Title Design: Aleksi Tammi
VFX: Flawless, Mathematic
Special thanks: Andreas Arvidsson & Ida Gündoğdu
#TheWeeknd #AfterHours
Music video by The Weeknd performing After Hours. © 2020 The Weeknd XO, Inc., manufactured and marketed by Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

[@sashalondon1090]

The fake smile he wears during the first 50 seconds then goes back to his resting face and how he *actually* feels...way too relatable man

[@Footballisthegreatestsport]

First poopy reply

[@iiCounted2134]

ikr

[@fernandoluisruelas8387]

yes

[@byeolstar05]

Remembers me of fake smile by ariana

[@cooldaddyfunk]

He'd make a good actor.

[@kycaal3501]

"The Japanese say you have three faces. The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends and your family. The third face, you never show anyone. It is the truest reflection of who you are."

[@atharva2029]

You just quoted halsey's intro from spotify for manic just for likes. Kind sir you should be ashamed.

[@medianeroma75]

Where I saw this in a movie ??

[@Buzlter]

@@atharva2029 Imagine thinking an old Japanese proverb belongs to a white female pop singer. Kind sir, you should be ashamed.

[@rajasmanapure0]

@@atharva2029 wtf

[@atharva2029]

@@Buzlter i never said it belonged to her

[@karti9117]

This era was fucking crazy, aesthetically and musically. I'll never forget being here from start to finish and through one of the hardest times of my life. Thank you Abel, see you at Dawn.

[@derekcastillo5867]

U think dawn will be better then after hours?

[@karti9117]

@@derekcastillo5867 Idk, the dawn seems very promising but the After Hours era came out of nowhere with so much chaos to distract us at such a difficult time. And of course the fusion of modern/80’s style music was incredible. Alone Again, Snowchild, Too Late, In your Eyes, Save your Tears, I can go on. The heartless music video with the red suit in the casino at Vegas was a perfect start to the era, that aesthetic is unmatched. I don’t think anything can emulate what After Hours did but the dawn can definitely come close.

[@derekcastillo5867]

I enjoyed after hours i felt like he tried to bring back his kissland/trilogy sound back to an extent with songs like escape from LA, until I bleed etc

[@karti9117]

@@derekcastillo5867 Exactly, I feel like After Hours is the perfect blend of all the stages in his career. Most notably a mix between MDM, Starboy, and Trilogy.

[@vagonptedlordduchedgar6466]

cars3

[@poorvishavasanth6915]

1:13 - Too Late 2:03 - Faith 2:22 - In your eyes 2:40 - Alone again 3:19 - After Hours In case you are wondering

[@jjoa5to]

Gracias

[@aditiyakarthikeyan.s5933]

i think 2:40 is after hours, the sound comes when he says " i know i made you fall"

[@poorvishavasanth6915]

@@jjoa5to You're welcome

[@poorvishavasanth6915]

@@aditiyakarthikeyan.s5933 Nope its Falling only for the night ( from Alone again )

[@aditiyakarthikeyan.s5933]

@@poorvishavasanth6915 nope I don't think so. If you could play "After Hours" (not this video) audio at 4 43 you could find that sound.😊

[@carlottaverona9703]

Producer: what chu want Abel: Afro Joker Producer: say no more

[@allankiptoo92]

Lmaaaooo

[@mrMnJohn]

Loool

[@InternetExplorer-rz6tj]

@mub the boi Madagascar reference I like it

[@dk_chandraker_4323]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJmYdWiuqp5sg5Y

[@Mnb3954]

🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂😂😂😂

[@helloxenx]

In front of everyone he is his best self, but “After Hours” he’s heartbroken

[@adityapathak9738]

True

[@franco5046]

I agree🙁

[@mariabaldovinos8429]

I fucking felt that

[@ancientwarrior-lubu9099]

This is the The Most relatable thing I've read on the internet.

[@Amru_263]

@MOHAMMED SUHAIL lmaooo

[@Cesar-zd3jp]

Let's be honest for a sec.: This short film and the whole album are such a masterpiece, I mean, there is so much work behind it and even if the recognition at Abel is currently high, it is never enough. The real fans know and always stay. Xoxo

[@starboy5058]

This guy exposed literally every introvert s feelings after a party or get together

[@anasmohamed2481]

OMGG THATS SUPER ACCURATE

[@traeyoungii]

actually so true

[@kripanshmishra]

Abel is the prime example of what an artistic human being can be when their energy is properly channelled

[@darkfire_0579]

i think this guy has problems irl

[@liamlucas7250]

thats just a bunch of waffle

[@Tomas-uf9wj]

Depression is a creative period

[@riofola]

THIS

[@Dirtysanchez27]

"Abel" do Weeknd fans feel like gods when they address him by his first name LMAOOOOO just be normal and call him the weeknd 😂😂

[@fabriciocastillo5942]

take a look at how the crowd think his face scars are fake and part of the show, but as soon as he leaves they start hurting,cause they’re real.

[@aarongould8803]

fabriii no shit captain obvious

[@sirdushon]

@@aarongould8803 you need to find yourself kiddo lol its not obvious to everyone

[@emanuelzena9028]

fabriii I didn’t catch onto that!

[@KingGMSSR]

@Bakhshvar Beats no

[@madddogg8273]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6aYoHljqZd6m80

[@SanteSantana]

2 years later and I’m still obsessed with this character

[@pranav288]

2 years already ???

[@SP-pq9dq]

@@pranav288 3 actually!

[@user-xs5bf4ej9m]

Same here bro same here stuck in this character forever❤

[@marcusm975]

Same bratha same 😢

[@hhibaa99]

It’s now 4 n i still stuck in this era

[@krispyk.1786]

I take a look at this era... It was a completely masterpice of music, and cinematography. I look and see how this music communicated with me through some of my hardest times- Lots of my family members died and I had no one left for holidays, My 4 year long relationship had ended in flames, I lost dozens of my close wholesome friends, I ended up in a dark circle of people for a period of time, Yet it was the music of this one artist that still reminded me that there is still some humanity left to be had through all those sad and depressing moments. Some of my new good friends might not understand the message of the weekend but it's truly amazing to see the kind of effort and emotion he puts in his songs. As for me I've now finally settled in a comfy state of mind and socialbiltiy, and with the dawn upon us soon it's a great time to alive to see the new stuff this man has coming.

[@kanakkaradbhajne7105]

[@kanakkaradbhajne7105]

so u have no family?

[@matthewlucio4320]

Stay up brother.

[@shekhark1139]

I'm sorry if your story, hope your fine. I can feel your hardships.

[@daveninava]

Krispy k Bro That Is Very Messed up Man I am so Sorry What Happen to You I Have That Same Experience too Like Twice Then I Managed To Move out It And Be Better Again Beacuse Of The Weeknd, Juice Wrld, Owl City Music I listen their music It Help Me All lot Through Hard Times That Why I Love The Weeknd, Juice Wrld, Owl City all lot Man There Will Be One of My Favour Artists To This Day Ever

[@kabeerawan9464]

The fact that he didn't say a single word and yet he was able to portray so many emotions👏🏽👏🏽

[@FirstnameLastname-nl1xg]

This guy deserves a Grammy. If he already has one, he deserves another one.

[@Boba_Brett]

He has 3. Man needs an Oscar for this.

[@xokaylee5252]

he deserves all the awards in the world

[@abcdefg31023]

He ain't even hyping it and leading

[@FirstnameLastname-nl1xg]

Shakaiir Original exactly...

[@FirstnameLastname-nl1xg]

xo kaylee yeah, the dude is on another level...

[@wakingohiomama9110]

I literally want to reach out and just hug him.

[@stuntxo3968]

❌⭕♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@thomasAndersTV.]

Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️

[@officialmichael16]

Not even kidding the after hours era shoud be a whole movie in theaters

[@s.d.a.s2517]

fr

[@xchrisxx2002]

I wanna see a movie of his life. Not just because I'm a fan but also because he finally deserves to express all his hidden feelings.

[@Rainy..Day.]

He's amazing in so many ways.

[@rradrr]

He is playing a character in this video, it's his character, not himself. He will be playing this character for the rest of this new album as well.

[@natashatumie7566]

🙄

[@lelidawi2446]

Will everyone stop conflating Abel with The Weeknd! The Weeknd is a made up fictional character, and with this new album and these new videos it's more clear than ever that he's ACTING. You people haven no idea if he's hurting. He's probably fine. Abel has been making sad music for yeeaars. You think he was really sad all that time? The idea of doing this dark R&B-project wasn't even his, it was some producers idea and he was like: "yeah I can be that guy". So no, you don't want to see a movie about Abel's life. Go watch that video: "The Weeknd: His life story". It seems like it would be a pretty boring movie. What you really want is a movie about THE WEEKND'S life... I'd watch that.

[@mr.t-rose9796]

@@lelidawi2446 he may not be sad, but he is dark asf, that is certain

[@1yz1]

04:29 "it's not going to be fun." That's a message. No more daytime music.

[@xotwod0487]

The way he look at that man is scary. His acting is phenomenal 🤯

[@jakharihouston-davis1936]

Raji A. Samuel I don’t think so cause all three songs he released so far was daytime music

[@1yz1]

@@jakharihouston-davis1936 after hours wasn't

[@jakharihouston-davis1936]

Raji A. Samuel tbh it kind of was they lyrics weren’t but it Definetly had more of a star boy vibe then Thursday

[@PieceOfBread69]

The suffering in hell in the end

[@winesgone]

The way I read it, 0:00 is The Weeknd performing on stage like we’re used to, he accepts the cheers and congratulations. Then the moment he leave the stage that special feeling starts wasting away because it was never real. 1:12 As he re-enters the regular world of non celebrity, he feels the pain he doesn’t feel on stage, and hears his own songs but feels disassociated from them. 3:19 He accepts the pain and enters the After Hours at 3:41 where he’s free and in control. but over the course of the journey we learn that’s not true either. I’m being dramatic

[@thelamecaterpillar2137]

You're not being dramatic, it's a good ass description of the video. And the amount of details that you looked onto is incredible! Big ups to you!

[@Sleepysunsetz]

There you go

[@Pinkkittie5006]

Na you just pay attention to details don't feel bad

[@OurGMusicc]

Nah, you arr just honest ❤

[@undeadarmy19]

This dude can really act too, holy shit. I never realized just how awesomely talented this dude is. The fact that he was able to tell a story via his music videos, an interview on Jimmy Kimmel, a SB performance, and a short film? I mean, this is just peak music artist creativity

[@undeadarmy19]

@@babegel6066 why?

[@raciouspoint4106]

​@@undeadarmy19ldol series

[@Maria-mh9jp]

@@babegel6066 I was gonna put the same comment lol. I keep saying, there is no way he can be such a good actor in his videos, and then be a "shit actor" on tv. It must have just been bad scriptwriting.

[@NessTv123]

Director: so how dark and weird do you want this The Weeknd: Yes.

[@cainwebster2122]

this trend is getting annoying

[@Hamza60995]

Lulw

[@pieterciere5012]

cain webster doesn’t even make sense. it’s not even funny

[@ep13aph]

Ntv 123 dude this was so funny I actually forgot to laugh

[@icyfantasma]

Everyone always ask "where's Abel” but never “how's Abel”.

[@joyboy8352]

Ikr

[@littlesparrow303]

Alex Gomez I know! That’s what I think of too

[@lasthope5250]

Well he sold his soul and demons are torturing him. 2:32 i can see sadness in his eyes.

[@nabeelmukhtar2871]

All that is left of you are those gummies

[@Scraggy.The.Scrapper]

I think I heard that from family guy but instead of Able it was waldo

[@divyanshgupta8081]

And the Oscar for "Best acting male" goes to The Weeknd.

[@edreiii0451]

I don’t even think he was acting bro

[@AdityaKarupakula]

@@edreiii0451 Then what? Was he really going crazy??

[@pranav288]

3:41 that drop never misses to give me goosebumps

[@vicentefosco]

we will look back at this and think: “we had no idea what he was about to hit us with”

[@mohammedhajeid4636]

@Cole Bennet another autotune and trap , same as old

[@putiscruz1997]

yooo fr like with mania 😂😂

[@mohammedhajeid4636]

@Cole Bennet ya of course I can't I didnt even go through the first 20 seconds on the song, all love though 😅 and If you wanna talk different check this out and tell me what is it about kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGiVcpiCl7t-hac

[@assassinversace]

literally

[@KM-xh9tt]

We could not have been ready for it, it’s an actual masterpiece

[@wedonttrustyou678]

THIS ALBUM IS ALREADY 4 YEARS OLD WTF

[@xpertg5570]

Honestly, this is his MOST cohesive project to date. Every lyric conveys a powerful theme of love and regret, a fight with himself and a dire need to change the man his love life, his career and his past have lead him to become.

[@jens2049]

Not anymore

[@saumyapareira]

Everyone's talking about their emotions but look at this man's acting!!!! Stunned😲😲😲

[@rachelblackwell5207]

My thoughts too.

[@saumyapareira]

@Dope Soldier exactly.... After hours is gonna be straight up fire......

[@detomasop7258]

Just remember he played in a movie called Uncut Gems

[@karimnour6801]

Who said anything abt acting? Lol

[@dopesensei3041]

well emotions and acting is connected very closely.

[@krithika3697]

He went from Starboy to serial killer real quick

[@louispearlxo]

i mean.. 4 years but ye i guess 😂 Edit- it only takes me someone to look at my gf and a bottomless bottle of captain morgans :)

[@blossom9817]

Well he was like this since the start but changed on star boy and beauty behind the madness

[@christianrobles4580]

Jesus Christ... forgot Starboy was almost 4 years ago, correct me if I’m wrong

[@JerseyChileno]

Did you forget he killed himself in StarBoy??

[@andreanoris7]

fame

[@billybentley2756]

Does anyone else come back to this for a nostalgia hit?

[@blackzone9841]

Not only a singer , and a good actor , you can tell how he feels from his facial expressions

[@blackzone9841]

It is difficult for a person to tell others what he feels , and I am sure that he does not tell anyone what he feels , but he shows them through the videos

[@princessnelley]

The only thing is...he wasn't acting.

[@Shadow-ci1pm]

Bro said good actor 💀

[@paulofronch]

@@Shadow-ci1pm Aged like milk fr

[@pond975]

This is not an album, this is a story

[@safwanshuhaib9968]

This is..... This is an experience 😔😔 a tiny part of what he's going through

[@MR-li1jj]

Why can’t it be both

[@jonathan6839]

@@MR-li1jj concept album lol

[@ratio6390]

Isn't every album a story

[@luv4cxlia]

@@ratio6390 depends

[@biman4868]

can we just take a moment and appreciate his goddamn expressions

[@thatkidwiththehoodie]

BIMAN BHAGAWATI the man can act, no doubt :D

[@HerrRisotto]

Right?! The way his smile turned into a depressed face was absolute greatness

[@brittanyfoster6975]

I always cry watching this! Its his facial expressions, I still can relate 😢

[@thomasAndersTV.]

Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️

[@iixkimmiix_4282]

@@thomasAndersTV. girl bye

[@Emzy10]

fool @@thomasAndersTV.

[@masterofnone-mm8df]

i come here, just to remind myself, that abel can act

[@JuanCheese]

real

[@itaihodak7010]

The silent scream gave me goosebumps. The fact that he tries so hard to let it out but is silenced by the white noise around him is just wow. He’s such an amazing artist musically visually and is just an amazing storyteller.

[@jayden8447]

Exactly

[@jayden8447]

Ty

[@cayleebasdeo5362]

Who is that man in your profile pic ?

[@itaihodak7010]

@@cayleebasdeo5362 its tyler the creator in his album cover for IGOR.

[@mathewsbyju3184]

@@itaihodak7010 yes

[@depressedbruv6511]

Abel looking like a horror movie slasher when those elevator doors opened.

[@adeptmarshian4346]

Depressed Neega and became one when the doors closed

[@thecoolerjohnny7742]

Bruh my pfp.

[@bayareaplaya2356]

It’s 2023, and here you are. You never knew how much this was Going to impact you during 2020 events. What you individually went through, what you missed out, and what you remorse about. We are ahead of After Hours, and you wished you can go back and do the correct things in your life when you had the chance. Now we must live and grow.

[@BP-dw7rh]

I'm so sad, abel said dawn is coming and I don't want this era end.. 😭😭

[@Chowy_Xo]

Well it has to,

[@YaBoyMike13]

This is what Abel meant when he said "die with a smile don't show the world how alone you've become"

[@scarlettparton]

From tears in the rain

[@Kurtis913]

When did he say it?

[@rockandspace]

@@Kurtis913 tears in the rain

[@iiCounted2134]

damn

[@ivyrose5393]

Tears in the rain

[@collinl5118]

This album is truly about to hit different

[@TonyBroski1]

It’s going to be legendary, I know it.

[@luisyanez6629]

Collin Lindsay An MJ type of different per se..😎

[@eeeh9693]

It’s going to hit exactly the same

[@walidassali]

Collin Lindsay release date ?

[@TonyBroski1]

Eschaton Zenith forgettable but here you are.. and I bet you’ll be in his other videos when they drop as well. But hey, everyone is entitled to their own opinions lol

[@eduardoferreira8424]

This is probably the best time in recent times. The Weeknd did this in the middle of a pandemic, which is even crazier. he is the best artist of our generation.

[@noraanimations320]

If I could I would give that man the biggest hug. I don’t know what he’s going through, and I don’t know what he’s dealing with. But I hope everything gets better because this man made my childhood what it is now.

[@seekbro]

Producer: how much flickering lights do you want? Abel: yes

[@Robert-wv4jt]

seekbro Probably should’ve gave a seizure warning lol.

[@RoyaltoonzHD]

You mean blinding lights

[@Nick-cd4vj]

For real, I almost had a stroke at the end.

[@Vraziumred]

@@Robert-wv4jt juice wrld wud be proud of him

[@jorgeamaya6407]

The blinding lights bro

[@ardinaattia8]

Why is this man not nominated again? He literally changed the game in the music industry. We dont deserve him 😭😭

[@KINGDOMOFDRE]

Facts 😭😭😭

[@Anubis0716]

Because he turned down a Grammy performance to preform at the Super Bowl

[@Joselyn548]

How did he change the music industry?

[@sharondamason4820]

Because he is a black man

[@bedwarsgirl1361]

grammys robbed him smh

[@Blue__hourr]

The way he went from “happy” to sad feels real because most of us humans go from one feeling to another; felt real to me.

[@paulofaith]

Simply one of the best albums ever made. The atmosphere, aesthetic, addicting songs, wonderful and deep meaning MVs about his life and career, everything about this album is wonderful. I hope he's doing well now, this album is of so much pain..

[@devondorr8212]

Moral of the story: stay single so you won't die in an elevator.

[@Mememisce]

Kkkkkkkk

[@LBLLUZ]

Moral da história: fique solteiro para não morrer em um elevador.

[@Aventiest]

No.....moral is dont die sad and alone because life is depressing which is why he reverted to coke

[@Aventiest]

Its deeper than that but thats part of it

[@thecoolerjohnny7742]

Was that genocide, cuz I want to know if he killed those two lol.

[@imjko432]

can we talk about how hard it is to portray the amount of emotion and intensity in expressions that abel does and he's not even a professional actor? absolutely insane, we never knew such a brooding and secretive artist would lay all of his feelings out bare for After Hours. Abel is a genius. edit: lol guys I see the “hes not acting” replies I’m sure he is channeling emotions deep within him, but to showcase them on camera, in front of dozens of people for the world to see? That takes a lot of courage.

[@rajaalahmar4371]

I don't think he's acting😕

[@yasmintyb]

jkimo he’s not acting. wake up

[@leonelgarza2475]

Yea, it hurts me to think the reason it looks so real is because it is real.

[@Alex-bs3cl]

Hes not acting dudes on acid 24/7

[@nawaztausif7134]

Yeah cause he practices acting on the weekend.

[@BangTanButterfly_]

Only those will understand this video better who knows, what real pain of depression is.....

[@bryskid2005]

I’ll admit Dawn FM is pretty good. But their will never be another era like after Hours, After Hours was such a true masterpiece and will always remain as my favorite. I just can’t put it down for Dawn FM, After Hours still remains in a special place in my heart.

[@chrisathanasiou4770]

I feel like this album is going to be for him. Like a self reflecting therapy session.Almost as if he needed to get a bunch of weight off of his shoulders. XO out here to help ease that burden. This man is clearly on another level and we will never TRULY understand his image but his music gives us a glimpse into what is forever happening inside this man's head. Thank you for the music.

[@jadenbelcher1729]

I love how he's tuning deeper and deeper into himself. Like it's more than just sex and women but more about his mind and drugs and well being. I have a feeling that's what this album is gonna be about. Something deeper than what he's portrayed before. Even though he's already pretty deep.

[@holyfuckity101]

Forever XO

[@pepbean1]

Well said bro

[@chrisathanasiou4770]

@@holyfuckity101 My man! XOTWOD for Abel!

[@TheMarkoPoloProgram]

@@jadenbelcher1729 Please don't use deep. It really isn't that deep. Want deep. Look into Philosophy that you can barely understand. This is artistic. Anyone with an artistic eye and some background information can understand the Weeknd's music. Don't get me wrong. He's extremely talented. It's just not that deep. Only thing deep is... Never mind.

[@karlo2292]

I am so impressed with this whole album. Not just music, but the whole marketing. It’s not just an album, it’s he. He put so much effort into this and I’m just impressed & in love. Thank you for this. XO till we overdose.

[@rachelblackwell5207]

Yeah they’re doing an amazing job. The hype they’re creating is insane.

[@christianrobles4580]

CNVQ ok

[@cnvq8833]

Joel Miller how does my statement classify me as mentally challenged........

[@christianrobles4580]

CNVQ It does, a little bit.

[@rickyl.103]

Wait the entire album hasnt been released yet...has it?

[@SAMAGTHOMASSAVETHESNAILSFORVIC]

seeing him sad in the video makes me sad too :( great artist!!!

[@duh_phantom]

There should be a full movie about After Hours in my opinion. This album/story just lures you into the darkness.

[@vicesmadonna8151]

Savor this moment; the building momentum before the album drop. Might be years before we experience this again.

[@imanobody5898]

Vices & Madonna maybe

[@janashiahunter5648]

You right

[@xotwod7118]

💀💀

[@GraphicArtist115]

Ye

[@2FAST27]

Facts!!

[@Irem-vg1do]

his acting at the scene that he is sad and crying was...beautiful

[@a_aqui_xo]

The emotions/feelings I see throughout the video in order: Happiness Gratitude Back to reality Emptiness Numbness Pain Walking with no direction Sadness Thoughts of the past Insecurity Anxiety Breaking Point Insanity

[@DanielQuintilliani]

The light flickering effect and the clicking that goes along with it literally encapsulates what it feels like to trip on shrooms or acid which ties in to his Heartless video perfectly.

[@bairaqarpinker7460]

I was like why he suddenly appeared on a late night show, now i understand, it was part of the plan.

[@MrDankTM]

hi pink. btw thequartering is a soy boy

[@kodokux8095]

Lil Blaisy I’m a sarcastic bitch but I doubt your humor on this one mate

[@nlechoppa3687]

Bairaqar kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKvTcoSoqNZ9jq8

[@neegas3490]

👀

[@ant5747]

@Lil Blaisy fax no printer 📠

[@kimg.4015]

After the show is over, he always ends up being dragged back into his old ways, a life filled with darkness, addiction, and depression 😔

[@ibraben4146]

"And imma f*ck the pain away, and be back to my old ways"

[@JeebsPlusThree]

@Lil Blaisy doubt it

[@aishaalsabti]

Lil Blaisy no it's not

[@mazdap98]

This has Joker vibes

[@hopegarrett7710]

@@mazdap98 I know right

[@kingofthefall.1117]

This album saved my life, thank you.

[@MrAbl01]

RT

[@malachyodonoghue3746]

I just noticed at 1:10 you can hear the exact same scream of the woman in the elevator at the end but muffled, this is one of many reasons why After Hours is my Favourite album of all time ( My 2nd Fav Album is Flower Boy & my 3rd Fav is IGOR)

[@Definitely_notjen]

notice how he is alone after he is cheered on by so many people who think the cuts and scars are fake but when he gets off stage they start hurting because they are real. not to sound like an English teacher but he also wears shades to shield him from the light which he at the beginning was looking up to, to guide him from his darkness. he has now lost hope and wants to stay in the dark hence the murder of a relationship in the elevator at the end. perhaps a dig at past relationships he’s had and the sudden envy he feels toward other peoples happiness in relationships. something that he has never felt before and is therefore blind to his actions and feelings and that’s why he wears the shades... or he thought they just looked cool lmao.

[@chammyy456]

Jennifer this.. this is exactly why I can relate to him.. the way he thinks & most importantly, he let’s us think

[@gzschrist3058]

Hes infected by the d'evils

[@kenneth_horner]

Outstanding observation!

[@bradirv]

some genius.com level analysis right here

[@jamilla528able]

Thanks for this, cuz I was lost

[@Yourmomspimp236]

This album is going to be so intense, I don't think were ready.

[@tealuxe]

I'm ready for it.

[@madddogg8273]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6aYoHljqZd6m80

[@savannahp6359]

fuck yes! This is gonna shake up the music industry, everybody will be listening

[@DaveG707]

It’s just music. ChillllllL

[@lulusolomon2720]

Then It just ends up being a sequel to star boys aesthetic 😭 I don’t really have high expectations anymore his best project is and forever will be trilogy

[@abhijeetdubey8072]

in 3 days a new era is coming and im still not over this.

[@bap4285]

If only The Idol was half as good as this five minutes video.

[@sergevyent5508]

feels like he's trying to escape from the one thing which no human can escape from, which is his own mind. the pain you feel when alone just drives you insane. sometimes you just want to scream and let it all out.

[@billy11998]

Beautifully said

[@sonyamendez]

💯

[@johally]

i would watch a whole netflix series with him as the main character

[@youssefbadaoui6746]

ally just him walking around i cant waatch it all day

[@omardamm5959]

He is a main character in Jessica Jones.

[@gareckz.s3051]

Hell yeah

[@crustypaladin]

Malcolm Ducasse? Lmfao

[@MrDankTM]

hi ally. btw thequartering is a soy boy

[@moontrills1]

the most brilliant concept album of this generation and probably the last few generations.

[@rat-atat]

His acting in here is better than his HBO show

[@Leon_re2remake]

Fr

[@TheAtm12345]

*Screen goes pitch black* Me: Still waiting for something else to happen

[@chromiesss]

PREMIER MAKES IT FEEL LIKE IT JUST DOESNT END THERE

[@venice._.268]

Same

[@ggiulyy]

lowkey me

[@nt5-gamer31]

Can't relate

[@harrychove4115]

For sure

[@RM-wp7df]

*His album is like a movie, Heartless, blinding lights and after hours...*

[@MyMMTop10Music]

Rareş Minuț like starboys music videos

[@remura9089]

that’s the point

[@Its_bigcam]

Well it’s heartless, blinding lights, blinding lights jimmy Fallon show, After hours (short film)

[@25SamSpider]

Xxdjking well actually it’s jimmy kimmel

[@Its_bigcam]

SamSpider25 sorry I forgot LOL

[@Smokey_XO]

I will never forget this era. This was an out of body experience. I would give anything to go back😭😭

[@dillanmistry]

Half Analysis Full credit from Reddit - AppleSoftware {0:00 - 0:25] The beginning of the film shows the crowd cheering on for Abel following his performance of one of his songs. He is putting on a fake smile for everyone in order to hide his true feelings. [0:26 - 0:46] As the temporary and fake happiness along with all the yelling and cheering from the crowd fade, the scene in which Abel is walking through goes from normal lighting to red lighting. This represents an association with the devil (his soul has been sold). [0:47 - 1:11] His smile morphs into a monotonous facial expression, then slowly starts to turn into him being sad and stressed. This is because he is pondering the fact of how his time (old Weeknd) is running out/has run out. [1:12 - 1:25] Right after exiting the building, there is muffled audio of some of his past songs. He briefly looks back because the music has brought everything he has to him but the devil had told him that his time is reaching an end. He’s about to lose everything he has worked for. [1:26 - 2:00] While Abel is walking outside, he looks behind him because he hears an abrupt sound while knowing his time is up and is constantly afraid and paranoid. He looks around above him expecting to see a red light (demons/devil) but doesn’t see anything so he continues looking behind him. (more on the red light above him later on in the video) [2:01 - 2:16] He once again hears his music playing in the background while he is walking and still thinking about how his time is up. While he is on the escalator, he is displaying obvious expressions of fear and paranoia by the way he is carrying himself and looking around. Once again, he abruptly looks behind him when he hears a sudden and random sound, and for the same reason he keeps looking behind him: he is afraid and paranoid because the devil has told him that his time is up. [2:17 - 2:22] We get a close up of how deeply rooted his fear and sadness are within his facial expression.] While walking through the tunnel leading to the subway, Abel passes by an unrecognized saxophone player who is struggling to make money off of his music. This is symbolic of Abel way back when nobody cared about him and hadn’t been recognized for his musical abilities as of yet. He was a struggling artist. Couldn't go anymore, the rest is on reddit. XO

[@snoopdogg2887]

Can you please give the linkk of full analysis

[@dillanmistry]

@@snoopdogg2887 search for after shouts short film full analysis it’s a reddit

[@snoopdogg2887]

@@dillanmistry link

[@sauravshukla4471]

This is like watching a horror movie with a funk music plying in background.

[@MrDankTM]

hi Saurav. btw thequartering is a soy boy

[@ScorpioRdXXx]

That sounds good af

[@chachawardison1612]

Hi Joker you must be envy because your movie was just lay lay lay 🤣

[@rakaradhita2235]

It's like a neo futuristic thriller movie

[@99annanic]

Yeah. It’s been done before. It’s called Thriller by Michael Jackson.

[@versaitzi817]

He is smiling more in this era than in his whole life I know that is a painful smile chill

[@TasteTh3Rambo]

It’s fake though

[@Knugles]

False smile.

[@sinavysean7511]

He also got new teeth lol

[@versaitzi817]

I know guys, is a painful smile I was trying to be a little bit ironic haha❤

[@mauriciorodrix]

And die with a smile Don't show the world how alone you've become

[@dakshxo8546]

This was the peak era of The Weeknd. The Weeknd had already set a high standard with hit albums such as BBTM and Starboy . It would have been enough for any normal artist but not for The Weeknd and now with After Hours , he has set such a high standard that it is almost unattainable. That is why he is the best artist in the world.

[@jcardenas7103]

the burning ache of being surrounded by absolutely Nothing and no one , but at the same time being crowded. The menacing haunt of past memories and expectations others place on one person to be this and that to look this way and sound like that . The identity of oneself hiding in a corner dying and a emerging character of this and that from peoples expectations. silence it all violently.... silence it all

[@apexmonkey8822]

The fact that the album isn’t too far from now excites me even more, but the way he’s promoting this album is amazing!

[@jasonsskill]

ApeX Monkey he’s making it so hype

[@apexmonkey8822]

iR Clan i swear to god, i can’t wait

[@jasonsskill]

ApeX Monkey ima love it either way but I reaaaaaaaaalllyyyy hope he goes back to his old style (highly unlikely), super hyped tho

[@apexmonkey8822]

iR Clan either way it’s a different Abel, which I’m fine with! I would love the old ways but aye it seems like this album will be worth the 2+ year wait

[@ice_Tomaz]

same bro , its incredible

[@marinoskaragiotas4814]

Damn, his acting is actually so good

[@OhBase]

New Netflix original called uncut gem hes in for a scene or two

[@menamedmilk]

yea so much

[@madelinecarmona5524]

Yup that's why he is in the movie Uncut Gems

[@marinoskaragiotas4814]

@@OhBase yeah I've seen it. It's great but I think it's an a24 film not a Netflix original

[@relaxationandmeditation5815]

Hey, you. whoever’s reading this, this is your sign. everything’s gonna be okay. you did not come this far to give up. I believe in you ❤️

[@taylorwilson2048]

Thank you💯🙏

[@sitangshubhattacharya7210]

His intrusive thoughts won

[@TaxEvasi0n]

This hits harder now that we know what the snippet songs are about. The look on his face is even more heart breaking.

[@arletyramosricart994]

What do you mean?

[@dior-fh7gf]

i dont understand

[@xfuture3762]

Faith sounds so much better than the actual song is what he’s talking about

[@Dmathers115]

@@arletyramosricart994 when the songs are playing in the background, it makes sense on why he looks heartbroken and sad while the music is playing.

[@Itsonaneedtoknow]

The song is about his almost overdose and his ride to the ER

[@hallalujah6111]

0:20 Me being a class clown and making everyone happy 1:00 Me walking home from school

[@novacloud777]

Yep

[@aliparnian614]

That hit a bit deep

[@riyaadxo]

Unforgettable era🩸

[@reyrosefort1450]

I'll never forget the first time seeing this trailer. Gave me literal chills. We really had no idea what we were in for. Also, this alternate version of Faith lives in my head rent free.

[@AstilynnC]

This is chilling. He has a lot of demons inside and he’s artistically exposing them 👏🏽

[@mkelly534]

Most geniuses are driven by demons or needs that make them explore it through art. Otherwise they become just like the rest of us.

[@jaleelshivers226]

Ellis that’s what I was assuming, a lot of male artist are starting to get into inventing drastically different eras than their previous eras. Like how female artist change their clothes and invent a new personality every album (creating an era). Artist like Jaden Smith (erys and syre) and Tyler the Creator (whatever his blonde wig represents) and Asap Rocky (babushka boi). The Weeknd is doing the same with this signature red blazer, bruises, and shades. There’s a chance he’s also releasing inner demons but mostly he’s just assimilating to a trend that’s been apart of music forever.

[@McGovernn]

Michael Kelly exactly but people do apparently not understand this is a character? hes not actually being dragged through underground by a demon which leads to him making kissland style music again as he actually killed a couple in an elevator😂i thought everyone was aware it was a character tbh

[@agwazia]

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[@freeart-4128]

Ellis I'm with you! Salute!

[@thanos4251]

Idk why, but I have a feeling the glasses play a part in his “fucked up reality”. Notice how throughout the video Abel is displayed as alone, sad, and hurt. But once he puts the glasses on, everything rapidly changes and he seemingly loses all emotion and pain he previously had. Back to being “Heartless”.

[@nlechoppa3687]

Thanos kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKvTcoSoqNZ9jq8

[@jusme2038]

He loses control because of something he had with him since the beginning, he’d just chose not to put it on. Crazy

[@neegas3490]

😭

[@ARTlovesstripes]

Dude just look up what rose colored glasses means.

[@grodawg40]

@Lil Blaisy no it ain't ur trash

[@razemobile3747]

coming here after all the hate from the idol that he’s a shit actor but like this man can act i just want alot of those so called haters to watch this short film fr 😭

[@kushagratripathi6332]

Couldn't agree more

[@itsgb228]

They are hating on his acting while clearly the acting isn’t the problem it’s THE SHOW which is causing all the hate smh

[@stefanyguedes419]

After Hours is my favorite song on this album

[@Snag2k]

The Weeknd is the only guy to actually follow “New year new me”

[@Ahmer7000]

i woulda liked that but i'd rather say "nice"

[@pro_nube5860]

new album new me

[@pablodiaz1007]

The dark Weeknd is who he’s truly was/is

[@ForelliBoy]

by literally killing the old one off like in Starboy

[@bossihavethecancer2663]

My theory: The album is named After Hours because he acts like he’s ok in public, but “After Hours” he is acting like himself, his feelings are talked about in the album. He is angry at himself, for lying to whoever he is talking about in his songs. His thoughts are taking him over and he is being dragged into a murderer shown in the video.

[@NozomiMurasaki]

I read that this whole álbum is due his breakup with Bella Hadid

[@xowknd]

Weskergirl it is

[@roronoazoro2462]

He sold his soul and he isn't happy with the materialistic life and he can't go back.

[@yo6068]

@@roronoazoro2462 Basically. It's his cry of help

[@roronoazoro2462]

@@yo6068 No I don't thinking he's crying out for help because he knows he did it, he sold his soul now there's no going back, but he doesn't wanna give up the money and lavish life either. He's just stuck in the middle where he doesn't wanna be a vessel for Satan but wants the rewards it gives too. Poor lad.

[@eishanr]

Happy and praised , confused and dazed, sad and completely vulnerable, panic, anger, despise and vengeance…. Absolute masterclass , an amazing Artist , words will never be able to describe how great you are Abel . Xoxo ♥️

[@yobitchjess1622]

2:00 - 2:10 sounds so good i wish i could listen to a longer version of this. the way it mixes😧

[@mugiwara9507]

The track is called “ faith” it’s in the album

[@pranav288]

@@mugiwara9507 she's talking about that specific version

[@kevingalvis1782]

Any news?

[@JimmyDali]

This is what happens to you when you watch 'The Joker' more than one time.

[@goglesgoggles3812]

4realz

[@dontevent2342]

ggnzhee hrn tn shagade

[@ahmedmusawi4239]

The most overrated movie 🤮🤮🤮

[@SelBSinging]

Bahaha 🤣

[@-rkade-7908]

@@ahmedmusawi4239 shut up

[@tyaus548]

The broken nose signifies getting hit with heartbreak. He's a celebrity, so even though he got hurt, he still needs to go out in public with a big smile on his face. When its After Hours tho, and he's alone, he doesn't do so well. When he puts on the glasses and gloves he is going back his old way (drugs, big spending, ect). The sliding relates to him spiraling out of control. This behavior hurts others and leads to even more tragedy (Elevator scene).

[@tarahan1165]

Woah that's true

[@madddogg8273]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6aYoHljqZd6m80

[@jaxbyrd8217]

alright but who tf hurt my man abel

[@Shitpost-gamin]

U legendary person that sounds right af

[@dimitriusm9943]

No, coke stupid

[@mancave10369]

THE WEEKND AFTER HOURS NIGHTMARE

[@ninjax1983]

Now it become a HHN 2022 haunted house theme

[@airwolf276]

Blinded by the lights: *Weeknd Health 60%* Heartless: *Weeknd Health 45%* After Hours: *Weeknd Health 29%*

[@carmenbonilla8789]

My grades

[@ver6e747]

Airwolf 276 *weeknd

[@airwolf276]

VER6E autocorrect

[@subhammaji827]

In the next video he's going to sing dead 😌

[@kavelate]

@@airwolf276 edit it then