Garin Nugroho

Known for DirectingBorn 1961-06-06 (age 65)Jogjakarta, Indonesia

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Under the Tree

Of Love and Eggs

Kancil's Tale of Freedom

Payung Fantasi

Lajar hidoep

Love in a Slice of Bread

The Thankful Naruto

Samsara

The Hijra

Siapa Dia

A Perfect Fit

Soegija

Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih

99 Names of Love

Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts

...And the Moon Dances

Deadly Love Poem

Wagon 1, 2

The Poet

Memories of My Body

Nyai: A Woman from Java

I Wanna Kiss You Once

Letter to an Angel

Leaf on a Pillow

Kejarlah Janji

Chaotic Love Poems

Requiem from Java

Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows

Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema

Whispers in the Dabbas

Tepatilah Janji

Badrun & Laundry

YK48

Sarung

Sepeda Presiden

Siklus

Satan Jawa

Mooncake Story

The Blindfold

Dulu Banci

The Mirror Never Lies

di Burger Bacem

The Blue Generation

Teak Leaves at the Temples

Serambi

My Family, My Film, My Nation

Tepuk Tangan

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