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.
Directed 32
2020s
- 2027
Red Before Dawn
Director
- 2025
Siapa Dia
Director
Whispers in the Dabbas
Director
- 2024
Samsara
Director
Tepatilah Janji
Director
- 2023
Badrun & Laundry
Director
Kejarlah Janji
Director
Deadly Love Poem
Director
- 2021
Sepeda Presiden
Director
Siklus
Director
2010s
- 2019
Memories of My Body
Director
- 2017
Mooncake Story
Director
- 2016
Nyai: A Woman from Java
Director
Satan Jawa
Director
- 2015
The Hijra
Director
- 2012
Soegija
Director
The Blindfold
Director
2000s
- 2008
Under the Tree
Director
Teak Leaves at the Temples
Director
- 2006
Requiem from Java
Director
- 2005
Serambi
Director
- 2004
Of Love and Eggs
Director
I Wanna Kiss You Once
Director
- 2002
Icon: A Cultural Map
Director
- 2001
Lajar hidoep
Director
- 2000
The Poet
Director
1990s
- 1998
Leaf on a Pillow
Director
My Family, My Film, and My Nation
Director
- 1995
...And the Moon Dances
Director
- 1994
Letter to an Angel
Director
- 1991
Love in a Slice of Bread
Director
Wrote 26
2020s
- 2027
Red Before Dawn
Writer
- 2025
Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih
Writer
Siapa Dia
Writer
Whispers in the Dabbas
Writer
- 2024
Samsara
Writer
- 2023
Badrun & Laundry
Writer
Deadly Love Poem
Writer
- 2021
Sepeda Presiden
Writer
2010s
- 2019
99 Names of Love
Original Story, Writer
Memories of My Body
Writer
- 2017
Mooncake Story
Screenplay
- 2016
Nyai: A Woman from Java
Writer
- 2015
The Hijra
Story
- 2012
Soegija
Screenplay
2000s
- 2008
Under the Tree
Screenplay
- 2006
Requiem from Java
Writer
- 2004
Of Love and Eggs
Creative Producer, Writer
I Wanna Kiss You Once
Writer
- 2000
The Poet
Writer
1990s
- 1998
Leaf on a Pillow
Story, Screenplay
- 1995
...And the Moon Dances
Story, Screenplay
- 1994
Letter to an Angel
Writer, Story
- 1991
Love in a Slice of Bread
Screenplay, Story
Produced 24
2020s
- 2021
Siklus
Producer
2010s
- 2016
Nyai: A Woman from Java
Producer
Satan Jawa
Producer
- 2012
The Blindfold
Producer
- 2011
Dulu Banci
Executive Producer
The Mirror Never Lies
Producer
- 2010
Cinta Putih
Executive Producer
Blind Date
Executive Producer
Nathalie's Instinct
Executive Producer
Monsteur
Executive Producer
di Burger Bacem
Producer
The Thankful Naruto
Executive Producer
Barbie
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2009
Suci and the City
Producer
Ring Back Tut
Producer
Sang Penjahit
Producer
Boy Crush
Producer
- 2008
Under the Tree
Producer
Merah Putih Di Rumah Parjo
Executive Producer
Anak Porong
Executive Producer
100 Kata
Executive Producer
- 2004
Of Love and Eggs
Producer
I Wanna Kiss You Once
Executive Producer
- 2000
The Poet
Executive Producer, Producer
Acted in 3
2010s
- 2014
Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows
Movie
No release date
Back Up!
Movie
Created 1
2020s
- 2022
Payung Fantasi
Creator
Appearances2
2020s
- 2026
- 2022
YK48
Self
