Riri Riza

Birthday: 1970-10-02
Birthplace: Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Gender: Male

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.

Credits

Year Title
CUBS
Rangga & Cinta
2023-09-28 Sherina's Adventure 2
2022-10-06 Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu
2021-11-11 Paranoia
2021-10-31 You and Me In Low Angle
2021-06-10 Warisan
2019-10-03 Glorious Days
2019-06-17 Humba Dreams
2018-06-28 Run to the Beach
2016-09-29 Emma'
2016-04-28 What's Up with Cinta 2
2015-07-05 Rainy Season Song
2013-11-21 The Jungle School
2013-07-07 Pesan Dari Samudra
2012-10-24 Atambua 39° Celsius
2009-12-17 The Dreamer
2008-12-08 Drupadi
2008-12-01 Takut: Faces of Fear
2008-09-25 The Rainbow Troops
2008-01-23 Thou Shalt Not Wait
2007-06-26 Three Days to Forever
2005-07-13 Gie
2005-07-04 Dear Rena
2002-04-23 Eliana, Eliana
2000-06-13 Sherina's Adventure
1998-11-20 Kuldesak
1994-04-27 Sonata of the Brick Village