Riri Riza

Directing·Oct 2, 1970·Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

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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.

Film	Credit
Rangga & Cinta2025 · Director	Director
Sherina's Adventure 22023 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu2022 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Paranoia2021 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
You and Me In Low Angle2021 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Warisan2021 · Riri Riza, Director	Riri Riza, Director
Glorious Days2019 · Director	Director
Humba Dreams2019 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
A Gift2018 · Producer	Producer
Run to the Beach2018 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Emma'2016 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
What's Up with Cinta 22016 · Director	Director
Rainy Season Song2015 · Director	Director
The Jungle School2013 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Pesan Dari Samudra2013 · Director	Director
Behind the Flickering Light: The Archive2013 · Himself	Himself
Atambua 39° Celsius2012 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
The Dreamer2009 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Drupadi2008 · Director	Director
Takut: Faces of Fear2008 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
The Rainbow Troops2008 · Director	Director
Thou Shalt Not Wait2008 · Writer, Producer, Director	Writer, Producer, Director
Three Days to Forever2007 · Director	Director
Gie2005 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Dear Rena2005 · Director	Director
The Seventh House2003 · Producer	Producer
Eliana, Eliana2002 · Writer, Director, Producer, Screenplay	Writer, Director, Producer, Screenplay
What's Up with Cinta?2002 · Producer, Writer	Producer, Writer
Sherina's Adventure2000 · Director	Director
Kuldesak1998 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Sonata of the Brick Village1991 · Writer, Producer, Director	Writer, Producer, Director
Back Up!Actor	Actor
CUBSWriter, Director	Writer, Director