Riri Riza

Biography

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 cinem…

Directed

1. What's Up with Cinta 2 (2016) — Director
2. The Rainbow Troops (2008) — Director
3. Gie (2005) — Director
4. Sherina's Adventure (2000) — Director
5. Glorious Days (2019) — Director
6. Takut: Faces of Fear (2008) — Director
7. The Dreamer (2009) — Director
8. Sherina's Adventure 2 (2023) — Director
9. Run to the Beach (2018) — Director
10. Rangga & Cinta (2025) — Director
11. The Jungle School (2013) — Director
12. Paranoia (2021) — Director
13. Three Days to Forever (2007) — Director
14. Eliana, Eliana (2002) — Director
15. Emma' (2016) — Director
16. Kuldesak (1998) — Director
17. Humba Dreams (2019) — Director
18. Atambua 39° Celsius (2012) — Director
19. Sonata of the Brick Village (1991) — Director
20. Warisan (2021) — Director
21. You and Me In Low Angle (2021) — Director
22. Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu (2022) — Director
23. Drupadi (2008) — Director
24. CUBS — Director
25. Pesan Dari Samudra (2013) — Director
26. Rainy Season Song (2015) — Director
27. Dear Rena (2005) — Director
28. Thou Shalt Not Wait (2008) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Behind the Flickering Light: The Archive (2013) — Himself
2. Warisan (2021) — Riri Riza
3. Back Up!