Not a Hero: Rima Das's Bold Exploration at the Berlin Film Festival
Award-winning director Rima Das debuts her film 'Not a Hero' at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film explores themes of strength and masculinity through a young boy's experiences in both city and rural settings. Starring Bhuman Bhargav Das, it was showcased in the Generation Kplus Competition.
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At the Berlin International Film Festival, acclaimed director Rima Das's latest film, 'Not a Hero', received significant acclaim. The film, which premiered in the Generation Kplus Competition, delves into complex themes targeted at its young audience.
Rima Das chose to trust her young audience with a film that doesn’t shy away from ambiguity or complex emotions. The director expressed her gratitude for premiering in a space where children are not treated as symbols but as complete individuals.
'Not a Hero' narrates the story of a young boy who, exiled from city life to his ancestral village, undergoes a transformative journey. The film features Bhuman Bhargav Das and is shot in Assamese, Hindi, and English. Produced by Flying River Films, the film marks Das's third appearance at the festival following 'Village Rockstar' and 'Village Rockstars 2'.
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