Garin Nugroho
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.
Requiem from Java
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Deadly Love Poem
(Director)
Deadly Love Poem
(Writer)
Of Love and Eggs
(Creative Producer)
Teak Leaves at the Temples
(Director)
Sarung
(Director)
Kejarlah Janji
(Director)
Soegija
(Director)
Of Love and Eggs
(Director)
...And the Moon Dances
(Director)
The Poet
(Executive Producer)
Sepeda Presiden
(Director)
Siklus
(Director)
Siklus
(Producer)
The Hijra
(Director)
The Hijra
(Story)
Leaf on a Pillow
(Director)
Sepeda Presiden
(Writer)
The Poet
(Director)
The Blue Generation
(Director)
The Blue Generation
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Chaotic Love Poems
(Director)
The Blindfold
(Director)
Serambi
(Director)
Siapa Dia
(Director)
Requiem from Java
(Writer)
Nyai: A Woman from Java
(Director)
Samsara
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Satan Jawa
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The Blindfold
(Producer)
Love in a Slice of Bread
(Director)
Love in a Slice of Bread
(Screenplay)
Under the Tree
(Director)
Badrun & Laundry
(Director)
Lajar hidoep
(Director)
Letter to an Angel
(Director)
Letter to an Angel
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Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
(Story)
Memories of My Body
(Director)
Memories of My Body
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Tepatilah Janji
(Director)
I Wanna Kiss You Once
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I Wanna Kiss You Once
(Writer)
di Burger Bacem
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Nyai: A Woman from Java
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Nyai: A Woman from Java
(Producer)
Leaf on a Pillow
(Story)
Dulu Banci
(Executive Producer)
99 Names of Love
(Writer)
99 Names of Love
(Original Story)
Satan Jawa
(Producer)
Love in a Slice of Bread
(Story)
Letter to an Angel
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...And the Moon Dances
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...And the Moon Dances
(Screenplay)
Leaf on a Pillow
(Screenplay)
The Poet
(Producer)
The Poet
(Writer)
I Wanna Kiss You Once
(Executive Producer)
Of Love and Eggs
(Producer)
Of Love and Eggs
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The Thankful Naruto
(Executive Producer)
Soegija
(Screenplay)
Mooncake Story
(Director)
Mooncake Story
(Screenplay)
Under the Tree
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Under the Tree
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A Perfect Fit
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Samsara
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Kancil's Tale of Freedom
(Director)
Whispers in the Dabbas
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Whispers in the Dabbas
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Badrun & Laundry
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Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih
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Spirit of the Kantil
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Chaotic Love Poems
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Wagon 1, 2
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Wagon 1, 2
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Wagon 1, 2
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Siapa Dia
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The Mortician
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Tepuk Tangan
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My Family, My Film, My Nation
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Payung Fantasi
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