Feature Narratives · South Asia Premiere

Not a Hero

Directed by Rima Das

2 screenings at DIFF 2026

Thu29 6:15 PM to 7:53 PMThursday 29 Oct · Hermann Gmeiner Hall

Thu29 6:30 PM to 8:08 PMThursday 29 Oct · PictureTime 1

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Runtime: 98 min
Year: 2026
Countries: India, Singapore
Language: Assamese, English, Hindi
Subtitles: English
Premiere: South Asia

Synopsis

Exiled from city comforts to his ancestral village, a boy encounters a distant aunt, befriends a horse, and joins wild local children on untamed adventures – discovering the beauty of life offline and a courage he never knew he possessed.

Director

Rima DasRima Das is known for her rooted, human-centric cinema. An Academy member, she is also a Brand Ambassador for TIFF’s Share Her Journey initiative. Her films – including Village Rockstars, Bulbul Can Sing, Tora’s Husband, Village Rockstars 2 and Not a Hero – have screened at over 150 festivals worldwide, including…

Cast and crew

Producer: Rima Das
Writer: Rima Das
Cinematographer: Aditya Varma
Editor: Rima Das
Music: Pallab Talukdar
Cast: Bhuman Bhargav Das, Sukanya Boruah, Mrinmoy Das

Festivals and awards

Berlinale 2026 – Crystal Bear: Special Mention (Generation Kplus)
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026 – Best Indie Film
Zlin Film Festival 2026
Zurich Film Festival 2026
Busan International Film Festival 2026

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