Feb 22, 2026 3:52pm IST
Rima Das’ ‘Not A Hero’ Wins Crystal Bear Special Mention At Berlin International Film Festival 2026
Filmmaker Rima Das has added another feather to her already full hat as the globally acclaimed filmmaker’s latest feature "Not a Hero" which had its World Premiere at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival 2026 and won the Crystal Bear Special Mention for the Best Film at the festival.
Selected in the Generation Kplus Competition section, “Not A Hero" came out victorious. The category highlights films for children and young audiences and celebrates artistic works that connects with them deeply.
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Sharing the moment with her team in Berlin, Rima Das said,“This recognition is deeply meaningful to me. 'Not a Hero' was made by listening closely and trusting children, their quiet strength, their courage, and their right to choose who they want to become. I’m grateful to the Generation jury, the Generation team, and the audiences who received the film with such openness and care.”
Rima Das’ film Bulbul Can Sing had previously got a Special Mention in the Generation 14plus section in 2019. This is Das’ third film at the festival. Lead actor Bhuman Bhargav Das, who plays the central character of Mivan, expressed his excitement:“I’m so happy to win. We had amazing screenings with so many people watching and a lot of children like me too came to watch. They were sharing their thoughts, appreciating the film. Some came to take autograph, and ask for photos. It was the first time I saw such a big theatre. This win feels beautiful because it means that people are listening to children like me and caring about what we feel.”
The official synopsis for “Not A Hero" reads, " 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.”
Meanwhile Rima Das’ much-acclaimed "Village Rockstars 2", the sequel to Village Rockstars, India’s official entry to the Academy Awards in 2019, is set to release in cinemas on 6th March.
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