Attention Bowie fans! To mark the 10th anniversary of the British icon's passing, Arte is airing "Heroes Never Die", a musical documentary featuring contemporary British artists such as Anna Calvi, The Molotovs, as well as Peter Doherty and Carl Barât. The lineup also includes talented performers like Jeanne Added and Yasmine Hamdan.
In this 53-minute film directed by Thierry Gautier and Sylvain Leduc, everyone pays a heartfelt musical tribute to the creator of "Heroes" by revisiting some of his most iconic tracks. A total of eight covers light up the film "Heroes Never Die", which is described as an "artistic stroll through the streets and studios of London [...] as well as in Paris."
Thus, The Molotovs breathe new life into "Rebel Rebel", while La Roux, aka Elly Jackson, puts their own spin on "Fascination". Meanwhile, French artist Jeanne Added takes on the legendary "Let's Dance". Also worth mentioning are "Rock'n'Roll Suicide", reimagined by Peter Doherty and Carl Barât of The Libertines, as well as "Sound and Vision", performed by singer and musician Anna Calvi. Lastly, The Divine Comedy delivers their rendition of "Starman".
To experience these 8 covers and revisit those iconic David Bowie hits, don't miss "Heroes Never Die". Catch it on Arte.tv starting January 5, 2026, and then broadcast on Arte (Channel 7) on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 12:05 AM.
Dates and Opening Time
On January 17, 2026
Starts at 12:05 a.m.
More information
Available on Arte.tv starting January 5, 2026, then on Arte's TV channel on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 12:05 a.m.
