Guwahati: National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das is set to make her return to the Berlin International Film Festival with her latest feature, “Not a Hero”, which will have its world premiere in the Generation Kplus Competition at the 76th edition of the festival next month.
The film is scheduled to premiere on February 14, 2026, marking Das’s third selection at the prestigious festival after 2019’s “Village Rockstar” and its 2025 sequel “Village Rockstars 2.”
Set against the contrasting landscapes of city and countryside, “Not a Hero” follows a young boy navigating an unfamiliar world that subtly reshapes his understanding of strength, masculinity, and belonging. The official logline reads: “Exiled from city comforts to his ancestral village, a boy encounters his bitter aunt, befriends a horse, and joins wild local children on untamed adventures—discovering the beauty of life and a courage he never knew he had.”
Shot in Assamese, Hindi, and English, the film stars Bhuman Bhargav Das, who previously appeared in Das’s 2022 film “Tora’s Husband”, alongside actor Sukanya Boruah and a cast of non-professional performers. The movie is produced under Das’s banner, Flying River Films, in association with Akanga Film Asia.
“Not a Hero grew from my curiosity about how children understand strength when they are not guided by fear or expectation. I wanted to explore a different kind of courage, one rooted in kindness, awareness, and the ability to adapt and coexist with the world around us. The film opens a space for reflection across generations,” Das said in a statement.
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According to festival organisers, this year’s Generation selection includes 18 feature films and 23 shorts from 31 countries, featuring 30 world premieres and 10 feature debuts.
