Known For
Directing
Born
Jun 06, 1961
Place of Birth
Jogjakarta, Indonesia
Credits
53 titles
Garin Nugroho
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). 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
Filmography
Red Before Dawn
Director
Archivepelago: Nursery Road
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema
Self
Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih
Writer
Siapa Dia
Director
Whispers in the Dabbas
Director
Samsara
Director
Tepatilah Janji
Director
Badrun & Laundry
Director
Kejarlah Janji
Director
Deadly Love Poem
Director
Payung Fantasi
Creator
YK48
Self
Sepeda Presiden
Director
Siklus
Producer
A Perfect Fit
Writer
Sarung
Director
99 Names of Love
Original Story
Memories of My Body
Director
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
Story
Mooncake Story
Screenplay
Nyai: A Woman from Java
Director
Satan Jawa
Director
Chaotic Love Poems
Director
The Hijra
Director
Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows
Soegija
Director
The Blindfold
Director
Dulu Banci
Executive Producer
The Mirror Never Lies
Producer
di Burger Bacem
Producer
The Thankful Naruto
Executive Producer
The Blue Generation
Writer
Under the Tree
Director
Teak Leaves at the Temples
Director
Requiem from Java
Director
Telanjang?
Self
Serambi
Director
Of Love and Eggs
Creative Producer
I Wanna Kiss You Once
Director
Lajar hidoep
Director
The Poet
Executive Producer
Leaf on a Pillow
Director
My Family, My Film, My Nation
Director
...And the Moon Dances
Director
Kancil's Tale of Freedom
Director
Letter to an Angel
Director
Love in a Slice of Bread
Screenplay
Tepuk Tangan
Director
Wagon 1, 2
Director