Garin Nugroho

ActorDirectorWriterProducer Jun 6 (age 65) Jogjakarta, Indonesia 1984–2026 (42 year career)

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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 …

Known For

Film

A Perfect Fit

Writer

Film

Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts

Story

Film

The Thankful Naruto

Executive Producer

Film

Memories of My Body

Director

Film

Requiem from Java

Director

Film

The Hijra

Director

Film

Samsara

Director

Film

Leaf on a Pillow

Director

Filmography

Acting (6)

Movies (6)

Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema

2026

as Self

7.5

Archivepelago: Nursery Road

2026

YK48

2022

as Self

Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows

2014

5.0

Telanjang?

2006

as Self

Back Up!

Crew (79)

Movies (79)

Red Before Dawn

2026 Upcoming

Director

Oct 27

Red Before Dawn

2026 Upcoming

Writer

Oct 27

Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih

Writer

Siapa Dia

Director

Siapa Dia

Writer

Whispers in the Dabbas

2025

Director

Whispers in the Dabbas

2025

Writer

Samsara

Director

Samsara

Writer

Tepatilah Janji

Director

Deadly Love Poem

Director

Deadly Love Poem

Writer

Kejarlah Janji

Director

Badrun & Laundry

Director

Badrun & Laundry

2023

Writer

A Perfect Fit

2021

Writer

7.3

Siklus

2021

Producer

Sepeda Presiden

2021

Director

Sepeda Presiden

2021

Writer

Sarung

2021

Director

99 Names of Love

Original Story

99 Names of Love

Writer

Memories of My Body

Director

Memories of My Body

Writer

Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts

2017

Story

6.8

Mooncake Story

2017

Director

Mooncake Story

2017

Screenplay

Chaotic Love Poems

2016

Director

6.0

Satan Jawa

2016

Director

Satan Jawa

2016

Producer

Nyai: A Woman from Java

2016

Director

6.5

Nyai: A Woman from Java

2016

Producer

6.5

Nyai: A Woman from Java

Writer

The Hijra

Director

The Hijra

Story

Soegija

Director

Soegija

Screenplay

The Blindfold

Director

The Blindfold

2012

Producer

Dulu Banci

2011

Executive Producer

The Mirror Never Lies

2011

Producer

di Burger Bacem

2010

Producer

The Thankful Naruto

2010

Executive Producer

7.8

Blind Date

2010

Producer

The Blue Generation

2009

Director

The Blue Generation

2009

Writer

Under the Tree

2008

Director

10.0

Teak Leaves at the Temples

2008

Director

Requiem from Java

Director

Requiem from Java

Writer

Serambi

Director

Of Love and Eggs

Creative Producer

Of Love and Eggs

Director

Of Love and Eggs

Producer

Of Love and Eggs

Writer

I Wanna Kiss You Once

2004

Director

5.3

Looking For Madonna

2004

Producer

Looking For Madonna

2004

Writer

Icon: A Cultural Map

2002

Director

Lajar hidoep

2001

Director

The Poet

Executive Producer

Leaf on a Pillow

Director

Leaf on a Pillow

Screenplay

Leaf on a Pillow

Story

My Family, My Film, and My Nation

1998

Director

...And the Moon Dances

1995

Director

7.0

...And the Moon Dances

1995

Screenplay

7.0

...And the Moon Dances

1995

Story

7.0

Kancil's Tale of Freedom

1995

Director

Letter to an Angel

Director

Letter to an Angel

Story

Letter to an Angel

Writer

Love in a Slice of Bread

1991

Director

8.0

Love in a Slice of Bread

1991

Screenplay

8.0

Love in a Slice of Bread

1991

Story

8.0

Tepuk Tangan

1986

Director

Wagon 1, 2

1984

Director

Spirit of the Kantil

Producer

The Mortician

Director