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Garin Nugroho
Jogjakarta, Indonesia
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…
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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. 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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2026
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema
Movie Self
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2025
Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih
Movie Writer
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2025
Siapa Dia
Movie Director
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2025
Whispers in the Dabbas
Movie Director
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2024
Samsara
Movie Director
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2024
Tepatilah Janji
Movie Director
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2023
Badrun & Laundry
Movie Director
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2023
Kejarlah Janji
Movie Director
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2023
Deadly Love Poem
Movie Director
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2022
Payung Fantasi
TV show Creator
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2022
YK48
Movie Self
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2021
Sepeda Presiden
Movie Director
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2021
Siklus
Movie Producer
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2021
A Perfect Fit
Movie Writer
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2021
Sarung
Movie Director
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2019
99 Names of Love
Movie Original Story
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2019
Memories of My Body
Movie Director
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2017
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
Movie Story
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2017
Mooncake Story
Movie Screenplay
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2017
Satan Jawa
Movie Director
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2016
Nyai: A Woman from Java
Movie Director
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2016
Chaotic Love Poems
Movie Director
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2015
The Hijra
Movie Director
- 2014
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2012
Soegija
Movie Director
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2012
The Blindfold
Movie Director
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2011
Dulu Banci
Movie Executive Producer
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2011
The Mirror Never Lies
Movie Producer
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2010
di Burger Bacem
Movie Producer
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2010
The Thankful Naruto
Movie Executive Producer
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2009
The Blue Generation
Movie Writer
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2008
Under the Tree
Movie Director
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2008
Teak Leaves at the Temples
Movie Director
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2006
Requiem from Java
Movie Director
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2006
Telanjang?
Movie Self
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2005
Serambi
Movie Director
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2004
Of Love and Eggs
Movie Creative Producer
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2004
I Wanna Kiss You Once
Movie Director
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2001
Lajar hidoep
Movie Director
