Mouly Surya

Directing

Mouly Surya

Born September 10, 1980 · Jakarta, Indonesia (age 46)

Mouly Surya (born 10 September 1980) is an Indonesian film director and screenwriter. Beginning her career as assistant director and screenwriter in local film productions, Surya rose to prominence in 2008 for her directorial debut the psychological thriller Fiksi. which won her the Citra Award for Best Director. She won a second Best Director award at the 38th Citra Award for Marlina the Murdere…

Known For

Trigger WarningTrigger Warning · 2024
Trigger Warning
★ 5.72024
MovieAction
A Special Forces commando uncovers a dangerous conspiracy when she returns to her hometown looking for answers regarding her beloved father's death.
This City Is a BattlefieldThis City Is a Battlefield · 2025
This City Is a Battlefield
★ 6.92025
MovieDramaHistory
In war-torn Jakarta 1946, a haunted violinist ordered to bomb a colonial theatre sees his plan unravel when a charismatic rebel falls for his wife—jeopardising Indonesia’s freedom and their lives.
Marlina the Murderer in Four ActsMarlina the Murderer in Four Acts · 2017
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
★ 6.72017
MovieThrillerDrama
After encountering a group of bandits with plans to rape and steal from her, a young widow ventures into the wilderness in search of justice.
Kambing JantanKambing Jantan · 2009
Kambing Jantan
★ 6.02009
MovieDramaComedy
Stuck in a finance degree he doesn’t care about and a long-distance relationship draining his wallet, Dika’s life in Australia feels like a mess—until an old friend inspires him to chase a different dream: comedy.
Twisted FateTwisted Fate · 2025
Twisted Fate
★ 7.22025
MovieDramaThriller
Rawa, the only surviving passenger with injuries and trauma, must face the grief of Zahra, the pilot’s daughter, as well as the anger of Dita, the wife of a passenger who questions: “Why wasn’t it her husband who survived?”
What They Don't Talk About When They Talk About LoveWhat They Don't Talk About When They Talk About Love · 2013
What They Don't Talk About When They Talk About Love
★ 7.52013
MovieDramaRomance
As pupils at a school for the visually impaired, best friends Diana and Fitri are living full and complicated lives in spite of their sensory limits.
Fiction.Fiction. · 2008
Fiction.
★ 6.72008
MovieThrillerDrama
When a sheltered young woman becomes enamored with a struggling writer, she goes to great lengths to become involved in his creative process.
Something Old, New, Borrowed and BlueSomething Old, New, Borrowed and Blue · 2019
Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
2019
MovieDrama
A traditional wedding procession walks along a narrow street towards the home of the bride. Guests and family members are waiting inside the home on this big day, as they listen to prayers from the loudspeakers. The bride, Putri, is getting ready inside her bedroom while her mother is helping with the final touches of her hair and makeup. Tender and frank conversations about marriage are shared between mother and daughter in that intimate space, before Putri leaves to begin a new life with her husband.

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