Claim: Absolute Beginners was directed by Julien Temple and featured David Bowie.
Evidence: The film was directed by Julien Temple , featured David Bowie and Sade , and Patsy Kensit in one of her first mainstream roles.
Absolute Beginners is a 1986 British rock musical film adapted from Colin MacInnes ' book of the same name about life in late 1950s London.