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Ariani Darmawan

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Ariani Darmawan

Born May 18, 1977 · Bandung, Indonesia (age 49)

Ariani Darmawan is a writer-director and video artist from Bandung, Indonesia. Her body of work, including short films, documentaries, video installations, and theatrical projects, has been screened in film festivals and art exhibitions across Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia. Her film Sugiharti Halim (2008) was in competition at the 2009 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festiva…

Known For

Jani Be Good
Dec 10, 2026
Jani Be Good · 2026
Jani Be Good
2026
MovieDramaFamily
Ten days after her sister Julia leaves home without a word, Jani (13) wants only one thing: her return. Jani knows her mother, Winnie, is the reason Julia left, and the two are growing distant while Winnie buries her guilt in work. Only Oma, the grandmother, comforts Jani. Unknown to Winnie and Oma, Jani secretly keeps in touch with Julia. Over four December days, Jani must choose: stay silent or confront her mother.
9808: An Anthology of 10th Year Indonesian Reform9808: An Anthology of 10th Year Indonesian Reform · 2008
9808: An Anthology of 10th Year Indonesian Reform
2008
Movie
In May 1998 something happened in Indonesia that no one had thought possible. After persistent demonstrations, primarily by students, the repressive era of President Suharto came to an end. Many film makers from the present generation were closely involved in this revolution at the time. In this omnibus film, ten film makers look back on events.
Sugiharti HalimSugiharti Halim · 2008
Sugiharti Halim
2008
MovieDrama
What's in a name? For Sugiharti Halim, though, a name can lead to a never-ending question. At times funny, annoying, and contradictory: Does one really need a "real" name? Can you sell your name? Is it true that you can hide your identity behind a name? "Sugiharti Halim" offers a perspective that is comical, provocative, contextual, and deserving to be re-examined today.
A Sip and A BiteA Sip and A Bite · 2022
A Sip and A Bite
2022
Movie
A movie about a young mother who’s trying to enjoy her me time by having a picnic in the pine forest. In reality, the tranquility she expected keeps on getting interrupted by many calls, video calls, chats about work and house affairs. Following the story, we learn that she is a property agent who runs an online florist shop, and also helps for her husband's koi fish business.
The AnniversariesThe Anniversaries · 2006
The Anniversaries
2006
MovieDramaFamily
A gloomy portrait of a husband and wife relationship depicted through their wedding day by setting in a lift.
Stek & SalatStek & Salat · 2011
Stek & Salat
2011
MovieComedy
A couple is ordering food at a restaurant. A waiter serves them. What happens next is never as wild as what they've imagined, including a cat that's waiting for food scraps.

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