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Rima Das's 'Not a Hero' Wins Special Mention at Prestigious Berlin Festival

Assamese filmmaker Rima Das's film "Not a Hero" has won a Special Mention Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film premiered in the festival's Generation Kplus section, which features a children's jury. It tells the story of an 11-year-old boy named Mivan navigating displacement between urban and rural life. This marks Das's successful return to the Berlin festival following her acclaimed film "Village Rockstars."

Key Points: Rima Das Film 'Not a Hero' Wins Award at Berlin Festival

  • Wins Special Mention at Berlin Fest
  • Premiered in Generation Kplus section
  • Film follows an 11-year-old's journey
  • Das's return to Berlin after 'Village Rockstars'
  • Explores childhood without filters
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Rima Das's 'Not a Hero' wins Special Mention at Berlin International Film Festival

Assamese filmmaker Rima Das's coming-of-age film 'Not a Hero' earns a Special Mention award at the Berlin International Film Festival's Generation Kplus section.

"It's truly special to win the Special Mention at Berlinale Generation Kplus. - The Makers"

Mumbai, February 22

Assamese filmmaker Rima Das's coming-of-age film 'Not a Hero' has picked the Special Mention Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.

The film, which had its world premiere at the iconic festival, was selected for Best Film under the Generation Kplus Children's Jury category.

The makers confirmed the news, with a special gratitude on the official social media handle of the film's production house, Flying River Films.

"It's truly special to win the Special Mention at Berlinale Generation Kplus. A film about children, their dreams, and the strength to make their own choices. Huge thanks to the Generation jury, the Generation team, and the lovely audience who embraced Not a Hero with so much care. Thanks so much for this beautiful honour," the makers wrote.

On February 14, 2026, 'Not a Hero' had a grand world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, which runs from February 12 to 22, 2026.

Rima Das, whose 'Village Rockstars' emerged as India's official entry at the 2019 Academy Awards, made a return to Berlin's Generation section with her latest film.

'Not a Hero' revolves around a 11-year-old Mivan, who is seen navigating displacement between urban and rural worlds.

"Children experience the world without filters. Through Mivan, I was drawn to a way of seeing where confusion, resistance, and tenderness coexist naturally. He does not analyse his emotions, he lives them. Mivan does not arrive as a savior, nor does he conquer his circumstances. His journey is quieter, shaped by listening, failing, waiting, and learning to stay," Das spoke of her film, as quoted by Variety.

- ANI

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Aman W
This is fantastic news for Indian cinema! Berlinale is a huge platform. The theme of a child navigating displacement between urban and rural worlds is so relevant in today's India. More power to independent filmmakers!
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Rohit P
While I'm happy for the win, I do wish our mainstream media gave as much coverage to these artistic achievements as they do to box office numbers of commercial films. These are the stories that truly represent us internationally.
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Sarah B
The quote from Das about children experiencing the world without filters is so profound. It's a reminder we need more cinema from a child's perspective. Congratulations to the entire team!
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Karthik V
Great to see regional cinema getting global recognition. Assamese cinema has such rich narratives. Hope this win encourages more theatres across India to screen such films. When is the India release?
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Nikhil C
Special Mention at Berlin is no small feat! 🏆 The Generation section is highly competitive. This proves that content-driven Indian stories have a universal appeal. Jai ho!

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