Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Rima Das' 'Not a Hero' Premieres at Berlin Film Festival
Rima Das, a famous filmmaker, is going to show her new movie 'Not a Hero' at the Berlin Film Festival.
The movie is about a young boy who moves from the city to his ancestral village and learns about strength and courage in a different way.
He meets his aunt, makes friends with a horse, and has adventures with local children.
The movie is in Assamese, Hindi, and English and will be shown for the first time on February 14, 2026.
Rima Das has made other movies that were also shown at this festival.
She wants the movie to make people think about how children understand strength and courage.
Rima Das' new film 'Not a Hero' will premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on February 14, 2026, in the Generation Kplus competition.
The film follows a young boy exiled to his ancestral village, where he discovers strength and courage through new experiences.
Shot in Assamese, Hindi, and English, the film stars Bhuman Bhargav Das, Sukanya Boruah, and non-professional performers.
Produced by Flying River Films in association with Akanga Film Asia, the movie explores themes of strength, masculinity, and belonging.
This is Das's third film to be selected for the Berlin International Film Festival, following 'Village Rockstar' and 'Village Rockstars 2'.
- Who
- Rima Das, Bhuman Bhargav Das, Sukanya Boruah, and non-professional performers
- What
- The premiere of the film 'Not a Hero' at the Berlin International Film Festival
- When
- February 14, 2026
- Where
- Berlin International Film Festival, Germany
- Why
- To showcase the film and explore themes of strength, masculinity, and belonging
- Film Title
- Not a Hero
- Director
- Rima Das
- Premiere Date
- February 14, 2026
- Festival
- Berlin International Film Festival (Generation Kplus Competition)
- Language
- Assamese, Hindi, English
- Production Company
- Flying River Films
- Associated Production Company
- Akanga Film Asia
- Lead Actor
- Bhuman Bhargav Das
- Cinematographer
- Aditya Varma
- Competition
- Generation Kplus
Sources
Rima Das headed to Berlin Film Festival with new film ‘Not a Hero’
National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das set to return to Berlin Film Festival with ‘Not a Hero’
Rima Das returns to Berlinale with 'Not a Hero', selected for Generation Kplus competition
