U2 met verrassingsoptreden in Cannes bij première film U23D
U2 rocked Cannes' famous red carpet Saturday, playing to thousands of filmgoers and fans before a late-night screening of their new concert movie, ``U23D.''The Irish band performed a two-song set on the steps of the festival hall as thousands of people crammed the street in front of the waterfront building.
``Happy birthday, Cannes,'' lead singer Bono said in French, saluting the festival's 60th anniversary this year.
Bono led U2 through two of their biggest hits, ``Vertigo,'' and ``Where the Streets Have No Name.''
Directed by Catherine Owens and Mark Pellington, ``U23D'' captures the band during their Vertigo tour, performing hits that span their career, from ``Sunday, Bloody Sunday'' to ``Beautiful Day.''
The film uses the latest 3D technology, and audience members watch through special glasses that resemble ordinary sunglasses, rather than the red-and-green 3D specs of old. Band members appear to leap off the screen during the 55-minute film, due to be released in theaters later this year.
