Riri Riza
Directing
Riri Riza (born October 2, 1970) is an Indonesian director, screenwriter, and film producer known as one of the most influential filmmakers in Indonesian cinema. He studied at the Jakarta Institute of the Arts (IKJ) and later continued his studies at Royal Holloway, University of London. Riri’s career began to shine after directing Kuldesak (1998), an independent film considered a turning point for the revival of Indonesian cinema. His name became more widely recognized through films such as Eliana, Eliana (2002), Gie (2005), and Laskar Pelangi (2008), which became one of Indonesia’s highest-grossing films. He also directed other films such as Sokola Rimba (2013), Athirah (2016), and Paranoia (2021). In addition to directing, Riri is also active as a producer alongside Mira Lesmana through the production house Miles Films. Their collaboration has resulted in many high-quality films that have received both national and international recognition. Riri Riza is known for his strong storytelling and visual directing style, as well as his ability to highlight social and cultural issues in his films. With his dedication, he continues to contribute to the development of Indonesian cinema.
Known for
Directing28
movieRangga & Cinta
2025
Director
movieSherina's Adventure 2
2023
Director
movieParanoia
2021
Director
movieYou and Me In Low Angle
2021
Director
movieWarisan
2021
Director
movieGlorious Days
2019
Director
movieHumba Dreams
2019
Director
movieRun to the Beach
2018
Director
movieEmma'
2016
Director
movieWhat's Up with Cinta 2
2016
Director
movieRainy Season Song
2015
Director
movieThe Jungle School
2013
Director
moviePesan Dari Samudra
2013
Director
movieAtambua 39° Celsius
2012
Director
movieThe Dreamer
2009
Director
movieDrupadi
2008
Director
movieTakut: Faces of Fear
2008
Director
movieThe Rainbow Troops
2008
Director
movieThou Shalt Not Wait
2008
Director
movieThree Days to Forever
2007
Director
movieGie
2005
Director
movieDear Rena
2005
Director
movieEliana, Eliana
2002
Director
movieSherina's Adventure
2000
Director
movieKuldesak
1998
Director
movieCUBS
Director
Writing20
movieRangga & Cinta
2025
Original Story, Original Film Writer
movieSherina's Adventure 2
2023
Writer, Story
movieParanoia
2021
Story, Writer
movieHumba Dreams
2019
Writer
movieRun to the Beach
2018
Writer, Story
movieEmma'
2016
Writer
movieThe Jungle School
2013
Screenplay
movieThe Dreamer
2009
Writer
movieThe Rainbow Troops
2008
Co-Writer
movieGie
2005
Writer
movieEliana, Eliana
2002
Writer, Screenplay
movieWhat's Up with Cinta?
2002
Story, Writer
movieCUBS
Writer
Production13
tvThe Talent Agency
2023
Producer
movieMilly & Mamet
2018
Executive Producer
movieA Gift
2018
Producer
movieThe Golden Cane Warrior
2014
Co-Producer
movieTakut: Faces of Fear
2008
Producer
movieBlind Pig Who Wants to Fly
2008
Associate Producer
movieThou Shalt Not Wait
2008
Producer
movieGarasi
2006
Executive Producer
movieThe Seventh House
2003
Producer
movieEliana, Eliana
2002
Producer
movieWhat's Up with Cinta?
2002
Producer
movieKuldesak
1998
Producer
Acting3
Creator1
tvThe Talent Agency
2023
Creator