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U2 rocked Cannes’ famous red carpet, playing to thousands of filmgoers and fans before a late-night screening of their new concert movie, U2 3D.

The band performed a two-song set on the steps of the festival hall as thousands of people crammed the street in front of the seafront 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, U2 3D 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 later this year.

-Launch 

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