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Garin Nugroho
Garin Nugroho Riyanto (born June 6, 1961, in Yogyakarta) is a renowned Indonesian film director, screenwriter, and producer.
Born June 6, 1961 Jogjakarta, Indonesia1 movie on MoviHero
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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. …
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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.
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- 2026Archivepelago: Nursery RoadActor
- 2026Mr. Kim Goes to the CinemaSelf
- 2025Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi PerihWriter
- 2025Siapa DiaDirector · Writer
- 2025Whispers in the DabbasDirector · Writer
- 2024SamsaraDirector · Writer
- 2024Tepatilah JanjiDirector
- 2023Badrun & LaundryDirector · Writer
- 2023Kejarlah JanjiDirector
- 2023Deadly Love PoemDirector · Writer
- 2022YK48Self
- 2021Sepeda PresidenDirector · Writer
- 2021SiklusDirector · Producer
- 2021A Perfect FitWriter
- 2021SarungDirector
- 201999 Names of LoveWriter
- 2019Memories of My BodyDirector · Writer
- 2017Marlina the Murderer in Four ActsWriter
- 2017Mooncake StoryDirector · Writer
- 2016Nyai: A Woman from JavaDirector · Writer · Producer
- 2016Satan JawaDirector · Producer
- 2016Chaotic Love PoemsDirector · Writer
- 2015The HijraDirector · Writer
- 2014Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster CrowsActor
- 2012SoegijaDirector · Writer
- 2012The BlindfoldDirector · Producer
- 2011Dulu BanciProducer
- 2011The Mirror Never LiesProducer
- 2010Tanggal MerahProducer
- 2010Blind DateProducer
- 2010Cinta PutihProducer
- 2010MonsteurProducer
- 2010Nathalie's InstinctProducer
- 2010di Burger BacemProducer
- 2010The Thankful NarutoProducer
- 2010BarbieProducer
- 2009Suci and the CityProducer
- 2009Ring Back TutProducer
- 2009Sang PenjahitProducer
- 2009Boy CrushProducer
- 2009The Blue GenerationDirector · Writer
- 2008Under the TreeDirector · Writer · Producer
- 2008Merah Putih Di Rumah ParjoProducer
- 2008Anak PorongProducer
- 2008Bulan Luka dan SenjaProducer
- 2008Real LoveProducer
- 2008100 KataProducer
- 2008Bidan LelakiProducer
- 2008Cahaya GelapProducer
- 2008Mengejar UntungProducer
- 2008Teak Leaves at the TemplesDirector
- 2006Requiem from JavaDirector · Writer
- 2006Telanjang?Self
- 2005SerambiDirector
- 2004Of Love and EggsProducer · Director · Writer
- 2004I Wanna Kiss You OnceDirector · Writer · Producer
- 2004Looking For MadonnaProducer · Writer
- 2002Icon: A Cultural MapDirector
- 2001Lajar hidoepDirector
- 2000The PoetProducer · Director · Writer
- 1998Leaf on a PillowDirector · Writer
- 1998My Family, My Film, and My NationDirector
- 1995...And the Moon DancesDirector · Writer
- 1995Kancil's Tale of FreedomDirector
- 1994Letter to an AngelDirector · Writer
- 1991Love in a Slice of BreadDirector · Writer
- 1986Tepuk TanganDirector
- 1984Wagon 1, 2Director · Producer · Writer
- Back Up!Actor
- Spirit of the KantilProducer
- The MorticianDirector
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