Riri Riza
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.
Fotos
Filme (40)
Four Seasons in Java
2026 · Executive Producer
Rangga & Cinta
2025 · Director, Original Story, Original Film Writer
Falling in Love Like in Movies
2023 · Thanks
Sherina's Adventure 2
2023 · Director, Writer, Story
Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu
2022 · Director, Writer
Paranoia
2021 · Writer, Director, Story
You and Me In Low Angle
2021 · Director, Writer
Warisan
2021 · Riri Riza, Director
Glorious Days
2019 · Director
Humba Dreams
2019 · Writer, Director
Milly & Mamet
2018 · Executive Producer
A Gift
2018 · Producer
Run to the Beach
2018 · Director, Writer, Story
Emma'
2016 · Director, Writer
What's Up with Cinta 2
2016 · Director
Rainy Season Song
2015 · Director, Story
The Golden Cane Warrior
2014 · Co-Producer
The Jungle School
2013 · Director, Screenplay
Pesan Dari Samudra
2013 · Story, Director
Behind the Flickering Light: The Archive
2013 · Himself
Atambua 39° Celsius
2012 · Director, Writer
The Dreamer
2009 · Writer, Director
Drupadi
2008 · Director
Takut: Faces of Fear
2008 · Director, Writer, Producer
The Rainbow Troops
2008 · Director, Co-Writer
Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly
2008 · Associate Producer
Thou Shalt Not Wait
2008 · Writer, Director, Producer
Three Days to Forever
2007 · Director
Garasi
2006 · Executive Producer
Gie
2005 · Director, Writer
Dear Rena
2005 · Director
The Seventh House
2003 · Producer
Eliana, Eliana
2002 · Writer, Producer, Screenplay, Director
What's Up with Cinta?
2002 · Producer, Story, Writer
Sherina's Adventure
2000 · Director
Kuldesak
1998 · Director, Producer
Victory
1996 · Third Assistant Director
Sonata of the Brick Village
1991 · Writer, Producer, Director
Back Up!
CUBS
· Director, Writer
