Garin Nugroho
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 (73)
Red Before Dawn
2027 · Director, Writer
First Responders
2026 · Creative Producer
Archivepelago: Nursery Road
2026
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema
2026 · Self
Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih
2025 · Writer
Siapa Dia
2025 · Director, Writer
Whispers in the Dabbas
2025 · Director, Writer
Samsara
2024 · Director, Writer
Tepatilah Janji
2024 · Director
Badrun & Laundry
2023 · Director, Writer
Kejarlah Janji
2023 · Director
Deadly Love Poem
2023 · Director, Writer
YK48
2022 · Self
Sepeda Presiden
2021 · Director, Writer
Siklus
2021 · Director, Producer
El par perfecto
2021 · Writer
Sarung
2021 · Director
99 Names of Love
2019 · Writer, Original Story
Memories of My Body
2019 · Director, Writer
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
2017 · Story
Mooncake Story
2017 · Director, Screenplay
Nyai: A Woman from Java
2016 · Director, Writer, Producer
Satan Jawa
2016 · Director, Producer
Chaotic Love Poems
2016 · Director, Writer
The Hijra
2015 · Director, Story
Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows
2014
Soegija
2012 · Director, Screenplay
The Blindfold
2012 · Director, Producer
Dulu Banci
2011 · Executive Producer
The Mirror Never Lies
2011 · Producer
Tanggal Merah
2010 · Executive Producer
Cinta Putih
2010 · Executive Producer
Blind Date
2010 · Executive Producer
Nathalie's Instinct
2010 · Executive Producer
Monsteur
2010 · Executive Producer
di Burger Bacem
2010 · Producer
The Thankful Naruto
2010 · Executive Producer
Barbie
2010 · Executive Producer
Suci and the City
2009 · Producer
Ring Back Tut
2009 · Producer
Sang Penjahit
2009 · Producer
Boy Crush
2009 · Producer
The Blue Generation
2009 · Director, Writer
Under the Tree
2008 · Director, Screenplay, Producer
Merah Putih Di Rumah Parjo
2008 · Executive Producer
Anak Porong
2008 · Executive Producer
Bulan Luka dan Senja
2008 · Executive Producer
Real Love
2008 · Executive Producer
Mengejar Untung
2008 · Executive Producer
Bidan Lelaki
2008 · Executive Producer
100 Kata
2008 · Executive Producer
Cahaya Gelap
2008 · Executive Producer
Teak Leaves at the Temples
2008 · Director
Requiem from Java
2006 · Director, Writer
Telanjang?
2006 · Self
Serambi
2005 · Director
Of Love and Eggs
2004 · Creative Producer, Director, Producer, Writer
I Wanna Kiss You Once
2004 · Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Looking For Madonna
2004 · Producer, Writer
Icon: A Cultural Map
2002 · Director
Lajar hidoep
2001 · Director
The Poet
2000 · Executive Producer, Director, Producer, Writer
Leaf on a Pillow
1998 · Director, Story, Screenplay
My Family, My Film, and My Nation
1998 · Director
...And the Moon Dances
1995 · Director, Story, Screenplay
Kancil's Tale of Freedom
1995 · Director
Letter to an Angel
1994 · Director, Writer, Story
Love in a Slice of Bread
1991 · Director, Screenplay, Story
Tepuk Tangan
1986 · Director
Wagon 1, 2
1984 · Director, Producer, Writer
Back Up!
Spirit of the Kantil
· Producer
The Mortician
· Director
