IFFM Centrepiece Short Film

Immerse yourself in a powerful cinematic journey navigating the delicate spaces of human connection, isolation, and identity. The showcase begins with the striking short film Parchhaave Massia Rataan De (Shadows of the Moonless Nights), an intimate exploration of unseen emotional landscapes told across Hindi, Marathi, and Punjabi.

Director: Meher Malhotra

IFFM Centrepiece Feature Film

This is followed by our major Centrepiece Feature, Not a Hero. Fresh from its acclaimed, award-winning run at the Berlin International Film Festival, National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das delivers an atmospheric, contemporary coming-of-age masterpiece. Moving between the frantic rhythms of city life and the slow, unfamiliar terrain of a rural Assamese village, the film gently observes a young boy’s quiet transformation and his unexpected journey toward resilience, courage, and roots.

Director: Rima Das