About

Known credits:
66
Birthday:
1970-10-02
Place of birth:
Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Website:
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Riri Riza

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
2021 Warisan Actor Riri Riza N/A
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2013 Behind the Flickering Light: The Archive Actor Himself N/A
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Back Up! Actor N/A
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Directing
2025 Rangga & Cinta Directing Director N/A
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2023 Sherina's Adventure 2 Directing Director 58
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2022 Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu Directing Director N/A
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2021 Paranoia Directing Director 59
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2021 You and Me In Low Angle Directing Director N/A
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2021 Warisan Directing Director N/A
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2019 Glorious Days Directing Director 59
Average
2019 Humba Dreams Directing Director 59
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2018 Run to the Beach Directing Director 59
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2016 Emma' Directing Director 58
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2016 What's Up with Cinta 2 Directing Director 58
Average
2015 Rainy Season Song Directing Director N/A
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2013 The Jungle School Directing Director 59
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2013 Pesan Dari Samudra Directing Director N/A
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2012 Atambua 39° Celsius Directing Director 59
Average
2009 The Dreamer Directing Director 59
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2008 Drupadi Directing Director N/A
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2008 Takut: Faces of Fear Directing Director 58
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2008 The Rainbow Troops Directing Director 59
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2008 Thou Shalt Not Wait Directing Director N/A
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2007 Three Days to Forever Directing Director 58
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2005 Gie Directing Director 58
Average
2005 Dear Rena Directing Director N/A
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2002 Eliana, Eliana Directing Director 58
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2000 Sherina's Adventure Directing Director 59
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1998 Kuldesak Directing Director 58
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1994 Sonata of the Brick Village Directing Director 59
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CUBS Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2023 Sherina's Adventure 2 Writing Story 58
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2023 Sherina's Adventure 2 Writing Writer 58
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2021 Paranoia Writing Writer 59
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2021 Paranoia Writing Story 59
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2021 You and Me In Low Angle Writing Writer N/A
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2019 Humba Dreams Writing Writer 59
Average
2018 Run to the Beach Writing Story 59
Average
2018 Run to the Beach Writing Writer 59
Average
2016 Emma' Writing Writer 58
Average
2013 The Jungle School Writing Writer 59
Average
2013 Pesan Dari Samudra Writing Story N/A
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2012 Atambua 39° Celsius Writing Writer 59
Average
2009 The Dreamer Writing Writer 59
Average
2008 Takut: Faces of Fear Writing Writer 58
Average
2008 The Rainbow Troops Writing Co-Writer 59
Average
2008 Thou Shalt Not Wait Writing Writer N/A
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2005 Gie Writing Writer 58
Average
2002 Eliana, Eliana Writing Writer 58
Average
2002 Eliana, Eliana Writing Screenplay 58
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2002 What's Up with Cinta? Writing Writer 59
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2002 What's Up with Cinta? Writing Story 59
Average
1994 Sonata of the Brick Village Writing Writer 59
Average
CUBS Writing Writer N/A
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Production
2023 The Talent Agency Production Producer 69
Fair
2018 Milly & Mamet Production Executive Producer 59
Average
2018 A Gift Production Producer 58
Average
2014 The Golden Cane Warrior Production Co-Producer 58
Average
2008 Takut: Faces of Fear Production Producer 58
Average
2008 Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly Production Associate Producer 58
Average
2008 Thou Shalt Not Wait Production Producer N/A
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2006 Garasi Production Executive Producer N/A
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2003 The Seventh House Production Producer N/A
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2002 Eliana, Eliana Production Producer 58
Average
2002 What's Up with Cinta? Production Producer 59
Average
1994 Sonata of the Brick Village Production Producer 59
Average