Known For
Directing
Born
Oct 02, 1970
Place of Birth
Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Credits
40 titles
Riri Riza
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Four Seasons in Java
Executive Producer
Rangga & Cinta
Director
Falling in Love Like in Movies
Thanks
Sherina's Adventure 2
Director
The Talent Agency
Producer
Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu
Director
Paranoia
Writer
You and Me In Low Angle
Director
Warisan
Riri Riza
Glorious Days
Director
Humba Dreams
Writer
Milly & Mamet
Executive Producer
A Gift
Producer
Run to the Beach
Director
Emma'
Director
What's Up with Cinta 2
Director
Rainy Season Song
Director
The Golden Cane Warrior
Co-Producer
The Jungle School
Director
Pesan Dari Samudra
Story
Behind the Flickering Light: The Archive
Himself
Atambua 39° Celsius
Director
The Dreamer
Writer
Drupadi
Director
Takut: Faces of Fear
Director
The Rainbow Troops
Director
Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly
Associate Producer
Thou Shalt Not Wait
Writer
Three Days to Forever
Director
Garasi
Executive Producer
Gie
Director
Dear Rena
Director
The Seventh House
Producer
Eliana, Eliana
Writer
What's Up with Cinta?
Producer
Sherina's Adventure
Director
Kuldesak
Director
Sonata of the Brick Village
Writer
CUBS
Director
Back Up!