Garin Nugroho

Directing·Jun 6, 1961·Jogjakarta, Indonesia

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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.

Film	Credit
Archivepelago: Nursery Road2026 · Actor	Actor
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema2026 · Self	Self
Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih2025 · Writer	Writer
Siapa Dia2025 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Whispers in the Dabbas2025 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Samsara2024 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Tepatilah Janji2024 · Director	Director
Badrun & Laundry2023 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Kejarlah Janji2023 · Director	Director
Deadly Love Poem2023 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
YK482022 · Self	Self
Sepeda Presiden2021 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Siklus2021 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
A Perfect Fit2021 · Writer	Writer
SSarung2021 · Director	Director
99 Names of Love2019 · Writer	Writer
Memories of My Body2019 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Mooncake Story2017 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
Satan Jawa2017 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Nyai: A Woman from Java2016 · Director, Writer, Producer	Director, Writer, Producer
Chaotic Love Poems2016 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
The Hijra2015 · Director	Director
Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows2014 · Actor	Actor
Soegija2012 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
The Blindfold2012 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
The Mirror Never Lies2011 · Producer	Producer
di Burger Bacem2010 · Producer	Producer
TThe Blue Generation2009 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Under the Tree2008 · Director, Screenplay, Producer	Director, Screenplay, Producer
Teak Leaves at the Temples2008 · Director	Director
Requiem from Java2006 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Serambi2005 · Director	Director
Of Love and Eggs2004 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
I Wanna Kiss You Once2004 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Lajar hidoep2001 · Director	Director
The Poet2000 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
Leaf on a Pillow1998 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
MMy Family, My Film, My Nation1998 · Director	Director
...And the Moon Dances1995 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
KKancil's Tale of Freedom1995 · Director	Director
Letter to an Angel1994 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Love in a Slice of Bread1991 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
TTepuk Tangan1986 · Director	Director
WWagon 1, 21984 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
Back Up!Actor	Actor
SSpirit of the KantilProducer	Producer
TThe MorticianDirector	Director