Sheffield synth legends Heaven 17 hit the road for what might be their final tour, facing up to age, loyalty and unfinished business with the past.
As the band approaches its 50th anniversary, the shows still deliver, but the crowds are thinning and the years are catching up. Across four gigs, we meet the devoted fans who have stuck around and witness a group reckoning with what comes next. But this is a band built on a split. Martyn Ware was famously kicked out of The Human League just before they became global stars, and he and former bandmate Phil Oakey haven't spoken in three decades. Now, Martyn decides to reach out. Part tour film, part reconciliation story, the film captures a band at a crossroads, asking whether old wounds can heal and whether this is really the end.
Sheffield Film Festival 2026
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Director James Strong
Year 2026
Duration
1h 14m
Language English