Garin Nugroho
Directing
Awards
Won 1 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres Award
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres 1 won
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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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Filmography
Directing
36 credits
Chaotic Love Poems
Samsara
Nyai: A Woman from Java
Requiem from Java
Lajar hidoep
The Blue Generation
Siklus
Kejarlah Janji
Love in a Slice of Bread
Siapa Dia
Memories of My Body
...And the Moon Dances
Deadly Love Poem
The Hijra
Tepuk Tangan
Soegija
Leaf on a Pillow
Under the Tree
Badrun & Laundry
The Poet
Of Love and Eggs
Letter to an Angel
Satan Jawa
Whispers in the Dabbas
Tepatilah Janji
Mooncake Story
Sepeda Presiden
I Wanna Kiss You Once
The Blindfold
Sarung
The Mortician
Serambi
Kancil's Tale of Freedom
Teak Leaves at the Temples
Wagon 1, 2
My Family, My Film, My Nation
Writing
25 credits
Chaotic Love Poems
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
Samsara
Nyai: A Woman from Java
Requiem from Java
Payung Fantasi
The Blue Generation
A Perfect Fit
Love in a Slice of Bread
Siapa Dia
Memories of My Body
...And the Moon Dances
Deadly Love Poem
The Hijra
Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih
99 Names of Love
Soegija
Leaf on a Pillow
Under the Tree
Badrun & Laundry
Letter to an Angel
Whispers in the Dabbas
Mooncake Story
Sepeda Presiden
I Wanna Kiss You Once
Producing
10 credits
Siklus
Dulu Banci
The Mirror Never Lies
The Thankful Naruto
The Poet
Satan Jawa
The Blindfold
Spirit of the Kantil
di Burger Bacem
Wagon 1, 2
Acting
3 credits
Other credits
3 credits
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