Garin Nugroho

Biography

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 contribu…

Directed

1. Memories of My Body (2019) — Director
2. Requiem from Java (2006) — Director
3. Leaf on a Pillow (1998) — Director
4. Deadly Love Poem (2023) — Director
5. Chaotic Love Poems (2016) — Director
6. Siapa Dia (2025) — Director
7. Samsara (2024) — Director
8. Soegija (2012) — Director
9. The Hijra (2015) — Director
10. The Poet (2000) — Director
11. I Wanna Kiss You Once (2004) — Director
12. Love in a Slice of Bread (1991) — Director
13. Kejarlah Janji (2023) — Director
14. ...And the Moon Dances (1995) — Director
15. Nyai: A Woman from Java (2016) — Director
16. Letter to an Angel (1994) — Director
17. Of Love and Eggs (2004) — Director
18. Under the Tree (2008) — Director
19. Lajar hidoep (2001) — Director
20. Kancil's Tale of Freedom (1995) — Director
21. Wagon 1, 2 (1984) — Director
22. Teak Leaves at the Temples (2008) — Director
23. Sarung (2021) — Director
24. Sepeda Presiden (2021) — Director
25. Siklus (2021) — Director
26. The Blue Generation (2009) — Director
27. The Blindfold (2012) — Director
28. Serambi (2005) — Director
29. Satan Jawa (2017) — Director
30. Badrun & Laundry (2023) — Director
31. Tepatilah Janji (2024) — Director
32. Mooncake Story (2017) — Director
33. Whispers in the Dabbas (2025) — Director
34. The Mortician — Director
35. Tepuk Tangan (1986) — Director
36. My Family, My Film, My Nation (1998) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows (2014)
2. Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2026) — Self
3. YK48 (2022) — Self
4. Back Up!
5. Archivepelago: Nursery Road (2026)