Directing · geboren 1961-06-06 · Jogjakarta, Indonesia

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.

Bekannt aus

• Marlina - Die Mörderin in 4 Akten (2017) – Story
• A Perfect Fit (2021) – Writer
• Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku (2019) – Director
• Naruto Bersyukur (2010) – Executive Producer
• Opera Jawa (2006) – Director
• Daun di atas bantal (1998) – Director
• Puisi Cinta Yang Membunuh (2023) – Writer
• Aach... Aku Jatuh Cinta (2016) – Director
• Guru Bangsa Tjokroaminoto (2015) – Director
• Siapa Dia (2025) – Director
• Samsara (2024) – Director
• Soegija (2012) – Director
• Puisi Tak Terkuburkan (2000) – Executive Producer
• Aku Ingin Menciummu Sekali Saja (2004) – Writer
• Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows (2014)
• Cinta dalam Sepotong Roti (1991) – Screenplay
• 미스터김, 영화관에 가다 (2026) – Self
• Kejarlah Janji (2023) – Director
• Bulan Tertusuk Ilalang (1995) – Director
• Nyai (2016) – Director
• Surat untuk Bidadari (1994) – Director
• Rindu Kami PadaMu (2004) – Creative Producer
• Di Bawah Pohon (2008) – Director
• Lajar hidoep (2001) – Director
• 99 Nama Cinta (2019) – Original Story
• Dongeng Kancil untuk Kemerdekaan (1995) – Director
• Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih (2025) – Writer
• Gerbong Satu, Dua (1984) – Director
• YK48 (2022) – Self
• Back Up!
• Jalan Persemaian (2026)
• Telanjang? (2006) – Self
• Teak Leaves at the Temples (2008) – Director
• Sarung (2021) – Director
• Sepeda Presiden (2021) – Director
• Siklus (2021) – Director
• Generasi Biru (2009) – Writer
• Mata Tertutup (2012) – Director
• Serambi (2005) – Director
• Setan Jawa (2016) – Director