Garin Nugroho
Biography
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.
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Movies (45)
Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih
Writer (Writing)
2025
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema
as Self
2025
Siapa Dia
Director (Directing)
2025
Whispers in the Dabbas
Director (Directing)
2025
Samsara
Director (Directing)
2024
Tepatilah Janji
Director (Directing)
2024
Badrun & Laundry
Director (Directing)
2023
Kejarlah Janji
Director (Directing)
2023
Deadly Love Poem
Director (Directing)
2023
YK48
as Self
2022
Sepeda Presiden
Director (Directing)
2021
Siklus
Director (Directing)
2021
A Perfect Fit
Writer (Writing)
2021
Sarung
Director (Directing)
2021
99 Names of Love
Writer (Writing)
2019
Memories of My Body
Director (Directing)
2019
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
Story (Writing)
2017
Mooncake Story
Director (Directing)
2017
Satan Jawa
Director (Directing)
2017
Nyai: A Woman from Java
Director (Directing)
2016
Chaotic Love Poems
Director (Directing)
2016
The Hijra
Director (Directing)
2015
Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows
2014
Soegija
Director (Directing)
2012
The Blindfold
Director (Directing)
2012
Dulu Banci
Executive Producer (Production)
2011
di Burger Bacem
Producer (Production)
2010
The Thankful Naruto
Executive Producer (Production)
2010
The Blue Generation
Director (Directing)
2009
Under the Tree
Director (Directing)
2008
Teak Leaves at the Temples
Director (Directing)
2008
Requiem from Java
Director (Directing)
2006
Serambi
Director (Directing)
2005
Of Love and Eggs
Creative Producer (Writing)
2004
I Wanna Kiss You Once
Director (Directing)
2004
Lajar hidoep
Director (Directing)
2001
The Poet
Executive Producer (Production)
2000
Leaf on a Pillow
Director (Directing)
1998
My Family, My Film, My Nation
Director (Directing)
1998
...And the Moon Dances
Director (Directing)
1995
Kancil's Tale of Freedom
Director (Directing)
1995
Letter to an Angel
Director (Directing)
1994
Love in a Slice of Bread
Director (Directing)
1991
Tepuk Tangan
Director (Directing)
1986
Wagon 1, 2
Director (Directing)
1984
