MJFF – Midas Man
Midas Man
Joe Stephenson, UK, 2024, 112min
Language: English
Step back into the Swinging Sixties and witness the electric rise of Brian Epstein, the visionary who catapulted The Beatles from a scrappy Liverpool band into the biggest rock phenomenon of all time. From smoky backroom clubs to sold-out stadiums, Epstein didn’t just manage a band—he unleashed a cultural revolution, amplifying the sound of a generation. This captivating film chronicles Epstein’s unyielding belief in The Beatles’ potential, and the personal toll he paid as he sacrificed everything to elevate his artists to the pinnacle of fame.
Featuring a star-making performance by Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen’s Gambit) as Epstein, alongside dynamic performances by Emily Watson, Eddie Marsan, Jay Leno, and Eddie Izzard, Midas Man explores the genius and vulnerabilities of a man who turned dreams into gold yet couldn’t quite escape his own struggles. Amidst the vibrance of a decade dancing to a new beat, Epstein’s lonely genius brilliantly shines through, echoing the sacrifices of a man who risked it all to change music history forever.
