About

Known credits:
76
Birthday:
1961-06-06
Place of birth:
Jogjakarta, Indonesia
Website:
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Garin Nugroho

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
2022 YK48 Actor Self N/A
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2014 Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows Actor 59
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Directing
2025 Whispers in the Dabbas Directing Director N/A
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2024 Samsara Directing Director 59
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2024 Tepatilah Janji Directing Director N/A
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2023 Badrun & Laundry Directing Director N/A
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2023 Kejarlah Janji Directing Director 59
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2023 Deadly Love Poem Directing Director 58
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2021 Sepeda Presiden Directing Director N/A
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2021 Siklus Directing Director N/A
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2021 Sarung Directing Director N/A
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2019 Memories of My Body Directing Director 58
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2017 Mooncake Story Directing Director N/A
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2016 Nyai: A Woman from Java Directing Director 59
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2016 Satan Jawa Directing Director N/A
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2016 Chaotic Love Poems Directing Director 59
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2015 The Hijra Directing Director 59
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2012 Soegija Directing Director 59
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2012 The Blindfold Directing Director N/A
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2009 The Blue Generation Directing Director N/A
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2008 Under the Tree Directing Director N/A
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2008 Teak Leaves at the Temples Directing Director N/A
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2006 Requiem from Java Directing Director 58
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2005 Serambi Directing Director N/A
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2004 Of Love and Eggs Directing Director N/A
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2004 Birdman Tale Directing Director 58
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2001 Lajar hidoep Directing Director N/A
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2000 The Poet Directing Director 59
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1998 Leaf on a Pillow Directing Director 58
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1995 ...And the Moon Dances Directing Director 58
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1995 Kancil's Tale of Freedom Directing Director N/A
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1994 Letter to an Angel Directing Director 58
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1991 Love in a Slice of Bread Directing Director 59
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Siapa Dia.. Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2025 Whispers in the Dabbas Writing Writer N/A
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2024 Samsara Writing Writer 59
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2023 Badrun & Laundry Writing Writer N/A
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2023 Deadly Love Poem Writing Writer 58
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2021 Sepeda Presiden Writing Writer N/A
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2021 A Perfect Fit Writing Writer 60
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2019 99 Names of Love Writing Original Story 59
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2019 99 Names of Love Writing Writer 59
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2019 Memories of My Body Writing Writer 58
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2017 Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts Writing Story 60
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2017 Mooncake Story Writing Screenplay N/A
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2016 Nyai: A Woman from Java Writing Writer 59
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2015 The Hijra Writing Story 59
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2012 Soegija Writing Screenplay 59
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2009 The Blue Generation Writing Writer N/A
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2008 Under the Tree Writing Screenplay N/A
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2006 Requiem from Java Writing Writer 58
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2004 Of Love and Eggs Writing Writer N/A
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2004 Of Love and Eggs Writing Creative Producer N/A
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2004 Birdman Tale Writing Writer 58
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2000 The Poet Writing Writer 59
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1998 Leaf on a Pillow Writing Screenplay 58
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1998 Leaf on a Pillow Writing Story 58
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1995 ...And the Moon Dances Writing Story 58
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1995 ...And the Moon Dances Writing Screenplay 58
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1994 Letter to an Angel Writing Writer 58
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1994 Letter to an Angel Writing Story 58
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1991 Love in a Slice of Bread Writing Story 59
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1991 Love in a Slice of Bread Writing Screenplay 59
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Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih Writing Writer N/A
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Production
2021 Siklus Production Producer N/A
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2016 Nyai: A Woman from Java Production Producer 59
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2016 Satan Jawa Production Producer N/A
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2012 The Blindfold Production Producer N/A
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2011 Dulu Banci Production Executive Producer N/A
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2010 diBurger Bacem Production Producer N/A
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2010 Naruto Bersyukur Production Executive Producer 59
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2008 Under the Tree Production Producer N/A
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2004 Of Love and Eggs Production Producer N/A
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2004 Birdman Tale Production Executive Producer 58
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2000 The Poet Production Executive Producer 59
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2000 The Poet Production Producer 59
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