- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 2, 1970
- Place of Birth
- Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Riri Riza
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 tha…
Filmography
movieRangga & Cinta
2025 · Director, Original Story, Original Film Writer
movieFalling in Love Like in Movies
2023 · Thanks
movieSherina's Adventure 2
2023 · Director, Writer, Story
tvThe Talent Agency
2023 · Producer, Creator
movieKau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu
2022 · Director, Writer
movieParanoia
2021 · Director, Story, Writer
movieYou and Me In Low Angle
2021 · Writer, Director
movieWarisan
2021 · Riri Riza, Director
movieGlorious Days
2019 · Director
movieHumba Dreams
2019 · Director, Writer
movieMilly & Mamet
2018 · Executive Producer
movieA Gift
2018 · Producer
movieRun to the Beach
2018 · Director, Writer, Story
movieEmma'
2016 · Director, Writer
movieWhat's Up with Cinta 2
2016 · Director
movieRainy Season Song
2015 · Director
movieThe Golden Cane Warrior
2014 · Co-Producer
movieThe Jungle School
2013 · Director, Screenplay
moviePesan Dari Samudra
2013 · Story, Director
movieBehind the Flickering Light: The Archive
2013 · Himself
movieAtambua 39° Celsius
2012 · Director, Writer
movieThe Dreamer
2009 · Director, Writer
movieDrupadi
2008 · Director
movieTakut: Faces of Fear
2008 · Director, Writer, Producer
movieThe Rainbow Troops
2008 · Director, Co-Writer
movieBlind Pig Who Wants to Fly
2008 · Associate Producer
movieThou Shalt Not Wait
2008 · Director, Writer, Producer
movieThree Days to Forever
2007 · Director
movieGarasi
2006 · Executive Producer
movieGie
2005 · Director, Writer
movieDear Rena
2005 · Director
movieThe Seventh House
2003 · Producer
movieEliana, Eliana
2002 · Writer, Producer, Director, Screenplay
movieWhat's Up with Cinta?
2002 · Producer, Story, Writer
movieSherina's Adventure
2000 · Director
movieKuldesak
1998 · Director, Producer
movieSonata of the Brick Village
1994 · Writer, Producer, Director
movieBack Up!
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movieCUBS
— · Writer, Director