Riri Riza
Directing
Born 1970-10-02
Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
40 credits
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Riri Riza (born October 2, 1970) is an Indonesian director, screenwriter, and film producer known as one of the most influential filmmakers in Indonesian cinema. He studied at the Jakarta Institute of the Arts (IKJ) and later continued his studies at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Riri’s career began to shine after directing Kuldesak (1998), an independent film considered a turning point for the revival of Indonesian cinema. His name became more widely recognized through films such as Eliana, Eliana (2002), Gie (2005), and Laskar Pelangi (2008), which became one of Indonesia’s highest-grossing films. He also directed other films such as Sokola Rimba (2013), Athirah (2016), and Paranoia (2021).
In addition to directing, Riri is also active as a producer alongside Mira Lesmana through the production house Miles Films. Their collaboration has resulted in many high-quality films that have received both national and international recognition.
Riri Riza is known for his strong storytelling and visual directing style, as well as his ability to highlight social and cultural issues in his films. With his dedication, he continues to contribute to the development of Indonesian cinema.
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Filmography
Directing
25 credits
Emma'
Gie
Glorious Days
The Dreamer
Three Days to Forever
Rainy Season Song
Kuldesak
Warisan
Sherina's Adventure 2
CUBS
Run to the Beach
The Rainbow Troops
Atambua 39° Celsius
Sherina's Adventure
Rangga & Cinta
What's Up with Cinta 2
Humba Dreams
Takut: Faces of Fear
Drupadi
The Jungle School
Eliana, Eliana
Pesan Dari Samudra
Dear Rena
Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu
You and Me In Low Angle
Writing
19 credits
The Talent Agency
Emma'
Gie
What's Up with Cinta?
The Dreamer
Sherina's Adventure 2
CUBS
Run to the Beach
Atambua 39° Celsius
Paranoia
Rangga & Cinta
Sonata of the Brick Village
Humba Dreams
The Jungle School
Eliana, Eliana
Thou Shalt Not Wait
Pesan Dari Samudra
Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu
You and Me In Low Angle
Producing
13 credits
The Talent Agency
Milly & Mamet
What's Up with Cinta?
A Gift
The Golden Cane Warrior
Kuldesak
Four Seasons In Java
Garasi
Sonata of the Brick Village
Takut: Faces of Fear
The Seventh House
Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly
Thou Shalt Not Wait
Acting
3 credits
Other credits
2 credits
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