Garin Nugroho
52 movies · 1 TV show
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Jun 6, 1961 (age 65)
- Place of birth
- Jogjakarta, Indonesia
- Also known as
- Garin Nugroho Riyanto
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).
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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.
Known for
Garin Nugroho: movies and TV shows
Acting (3)
- Upcoming
- 2026
- 2014
Behind the camera (50)
- Upcoming Red Before Dawn
Director, Writer
- Upcoming Spirit of the Kantil
Producer
- Upcoming The Mortician
Director
- 2025
- 2025 Siapa Dia
Director, Writer
- 2025 Whispers in the Dabbas
Director, Writer
- 2024 Samsara
Director, Writer
- 2024 Tepatilah Janji
Director
- 2023 Badrun & Laundry
Director, Writer
- 2023 Kejarlah Janji
Director
- 2023 Deadly Love Poem
Writer, Director
- 2022
- 2021 Sepeda Presiden
Director, Writer
- 2021 Siklus
Director, Producer
- 2021 A Perfect Fit
Writer
- 2021 Sarung
Director
- 2019 99 Names of Love
Original Story, Writer
- 2019 Memories of My Body
Director, Writer
- 2017
- 2017 Mooncake Story
Screenplay, Director
- 2016 Nyai: A Woman from Java
Director, Writer, Producer
- 2016 Satan Jawa
Director, Producer
- 2016 Chaotic Love Poems
Director, Writer
- 2015 The Hijra
Director, Story
- 2012 Soegija
Director, Screenplay
- 2012 The Blindfold
Director, Producer
- 2011 Dulu Banci
Executive Producer
- 2011 The Mirror Never Lies
Producer
- 2010 di Burger Bacem
Producer
- 2010 The Thankful Naruto
Executive Producer
- 2010 Blind Date
Producer
- 2010 Barbie
Executive Producer
- 2009 The Blue Generation
Writer, Director
- 2008 Under the Tree
Director, Screenplay, Producer
- 2008 Teak Leaves at the Temples
Director
- 2006 Requiem from Java
Director, Writer
- 2005 Serambi
Director
- 2004 Of Love and Eggs
Creative Producer, Director, Producer, Writer
- 2004 I Wanna Kiss You Once
Writer, Director, Executive Producer
- 2004 Looking For Madonna
Producer, Writer
- 2001 Lajar hidoep
Director
- 2000 The Poet
Executive Producer, Director, Producer, Writer
- 1998 Leaf on a Pillow
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1998 My Family, My Film, My Nation
Director
- 1995 ...And the Moon Dances
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1995 Kancil's Tale of Freedom
Director
- 1994 Letter to an Angel
Director, Writer, Story
- 1991 Love in a Slice of Bread
Screenplay, Director, Story
- 1986 Tepuk Tangan
Director
- 1984 Wagon 1, 2
Director, Producer, Writer
Talk shows and appearances (3)
- 2026
- 2022
- 2006