Edmonton International Film Festival 2008

Formula One car racing seems an unlikely backdrop for the Beatles and Cirque du Soleil® to first make contact. But George Harrison and Cirque founder Guy Laliberté met at Grand Prix events and discovered a mutual passion for motor sports. Out of those encounters grew not only a great friendship, but an idea to marry the timeless music of The Beatles with the artistry of the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil - both partners agreeing to share creative control for the first time ever. And even though George Harrison passed away before development of THE BEATLES – LOVE began, his spirit looms large over every aspect of this spectacular production.

Combining archival material, alongside intimate interviews with Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon, Olivia Harrison, Sir George Martin, and many others, this enormously entertaining documentary follows a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration from London to Montreal to a breathtaking opening night amidst the glitter of glamour of Las Vegas. Oh – and the music’s pretty good, too! WESTERN CANADA Premiere!