Absolute Beginners was directed by a person.
Absolute Beginners (film) . The film was directed by Julien Temple , featured David Bowie and Sade , and Patsy Kensit in one of her first mainstream roles . Julien Andrew Temple ( born 26 November 1952 ) is an English film , documentary and music video director . He began his career with short films featuring the Sex Pistols , and has continued with various off-beat projects , including The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle , Absolute Beginners and a documentary film about Glastonbury .