Garin Nugroho
Directing
Garin Nugroho Riyanto (born June 6, 1961, in Yogyakarta) is a renowned Indonesian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He first gained widespread recognition after releasing his film Cinta dalam Sepotong Roti (A Slice of Love) in 1990. His works have often transcended national boundaries and earned international acclaim. One of his most notable films is Surat untuk Bidadari (Letter to an Angel) (1992), which brought him to the international film stage. Additionally, his film Daun di Atas Bantal (Leaf on a Pillow) (1998) became the first Indonesian film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Garin is also well-known for other works such as Opera Jawa (2006) and Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku (Memories of My Body) (2018). His recent film, Whispers in the Dabbas (Nyanyi Sunyi dalam Rantang), premiered at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2025. Throughout his career, Garin Nugroho has received numerous awards, including the Tempo Best Director Award in 2024 for his film Samsara. He is also recognized as a driving force behind various important cultural activities in Indonesia. With his dedication and innovation, Garin Nugroho continues to make significant contributions to the development of Indonesian cinema and culture.
Known for
Directing36
movieSiapa Dia
2025
Director
movieWhispers in the Dabbas
2025
Director
movieSamsara
2024
Director
movieTepatilah Janji
2024
Director
movieBadrun & Laundry
2023
Director
movieKejarlah Janji
2023
Director
movieDeadly Love Poem
2023
Director
movieSepeda Presiden
2021
Director
movieSiklus
2021
Director
Sarung
2021
Director
movieMemories of My Body
2019
Director
movieMooncake Story
2017
Director
movieSatan Jawa
2017
Director
movieNyai: A Woman from Java
2016
Director
movieChaotic Love Poems
2016
Director
movieThe Hijra
2015
Director
movieSoegija
2012
Director
movieThe Blindfold
2012
Director
movieUnder the Tree
2008
Director
movieRequiem from Java
2006
Director
movieSerambi
2005
Director
movieOf Love and Eggs
2004
Director
movieI Wanna Kiss You Once
2004
Director
movieLajar hidoep
2001
Director
movieThe Poet
2000
Director
movieLeaf on a Pillow
1998
Director
movie...And the Moon Dances
1995
Director
movieLetter to an Angel
1994
Director
Wagon 1, 2
1984
Director
The Mortician
Director
Writing27
movieSiapa Dia
2025
Writer
movieSamsara
2024
Writer
movieSepeda Presiden
2021
Writer
movieA Perfect Fit
2021
Writer
movie99 Names of Love
2019
Original Story, Writer
movieMooncake Story
2017
Screenplay
movieThe Hijra
2015
Story
movieSoegija
2012
Screenplay
movieUnder the Tree
2008
Screenplay
movieOf Love and Eggs
2004
Creative Producer, Writer
movieThe Poet
2000
Writer
movieLeaf on a Pillow
1998
Story, Screenplay
movie...And the Moon Dances
1995
Story, Screenplay
movieLetter to an Angel
1994
Writer, Story
movieLove in a Slice of Bread
1991
Screenplay, Story
Production14
movieSiklus
2021
Producer
movieSatan Jawa
2017
Producer
movieNyai: A Woman from Java
2016
Producer
movieThe Blindfold
2012
Producer
movieDulu Banci
2011
Executive Producer
movieThe Mirror Never Lies
2011
Producer
moviedi Burger Bacem
2010
Producer
movieThe Thankful Naruto
2010
Executive Producer
movieUnder the Tree
2008
Producer
movieOf Love and Eggs
2004
Producer
movieI Wanna Kiss You Once
2004
Executive Producer
movieThe Poet
2000
Executive Producer, Producer
Wagon 1, 2
1984
Producer
Acting5
Creator1
tvPayung Fantasi
2022
Creator