Hanung Bramantyo

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Hanung Bramantyo

Born October 1, 1975 · Jogjakarta, Indonesia (age 51)

Hanung Bramantyo is an Indonesian director known for his films ranging from teen romances to religious dramas. Bramantyo's works have been noted as covering a variety of genres and political ideologies, with most of his early works being teen romances while his more recent works have been religious dramas. He has also seen controversy for his portrayal of Islam. However, his films have received n…

Known For

Gowok: Javanese KamasutraGowok: Javanese Kamasutra · 2025
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra
★ 8.12025
MovieDramaHistory
Set in 1960s Java, a young Javanese woman betrays her teacher, falls in love and must face dire consequences.
The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy
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The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy · 2026
The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy
★ 6.02026
MovieCrimeHorror
When a spate of gruesome killings rocks the countryside in East Jakarta, army officer Soegeng is tasked with clearing up rumours about the military’s involvement. Soegeng’s investigation, however, confronts him with the foundations of corruption – a truth too close for comfort.
La Tahzan: Cinta, Dosa, Luka...La Tahzan: Cinta, Dosa, Luka... · 2025
La Tahzan: Cinta, Dosa, Luka...
★ 6.92025
MovieDramaRomance
Alina, who has a harmonious and loving family, never expected that the arrival of a new nanny in her home would become a significant threat. Now, Alina is faced with the choice to let go or fight to protect the unity of her family.
The Draft!The Draft! · 2026
The Draft!
★ 6.22026
MovieScience FictionHorror
5 student. An old villa. Old well. Forbidden room. Dark secret of the past. A seemingly omnipotent evil. Survival is the key. Let the battle of wits begins...
TrinilTrinil · 2024
Trinil
★ 4.42024
MovieDramaHorror
Returning home after their honeymoon, a couple find themselves haunted by a disembodied head seeking its missing body.
The EnlightenerThe Enlightener · 2010
The Enlightener
★ 7.02010
MovieDramaHistory
Returning from Mecca, Darwis changes his name to Ahmad Dahlan as he is disturbed by the trend of Islamic laws in his society; that borders on heresy, Syrik (polytheism), and Bid’ah (wrong innovation). Using a compass, he proves that the direction of Qibla (that points to Mecca), in the Great Mosque of Kauman is wrong. The discovery angers every Kyai (Islamic experts), especially the head of the Great Mosque of Kauman, Kyai Penghulu Cholil Kamaludiningrat. Dahlan, who studied in Mecca for five years, is seen as a rebel upstart. Since the proposal of changing the direction of Qibla is rejected, Dahlan starts a movement calling for the change. On his first sermon as a preacher, Dahlan criticizes the habits of residents in his village in Yogyakarta: "In a prayer, only a sincere and patient heart is needed, it requires no Kyais, money, let alone offerings". As a result, Dahlan gets a hostile reception.
The Secret RecipeThe Secret Recipe · 2025
The Secret Recipe
★ 7.82025
MovieDramaRomance
When a gifted chef loses his sharp sense of taste, he turns to an old friend who helps him rediscover traditional flavors through an old recipe book.
Ipar Adalah MautIpar Adalah Maut · 2024
Ipar Adalah Maut
★ 6.72024
MovieDrama
Aris was the perfect husband and ideal family man. That is, until his sister-in-law moves in and they begin a forbidden affair.

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The EnlightenerThe Enlightener · 2010
The Enlightener
★ 7.02010
MovieDramaHistory
Returning from Mecca, Darwis changes his name to Ahmad Dahlan as he is disturbed by the trend of Islamic laws in his society; that borders on heresy, Syrik (polytheism), and Bid’ah (wrong innovation). Using a compass, he proves that the direction of Qibla (that points to Mecca), in the Great Mosque of Kauman is wrong. The discovery angers every Kyai (Islamic experts), especially the head of the Great Mosque of Kauman, Kyai Penghulu Cholil Kamaludiningrat. Dahlan, who studied in Mecca for five years, is seen as a rebel upstart. Since the proposal of changing the direction of Qibla is rejected, Dahlan starts a movement calling for the change. On his first sermon as a preacher, Dahlan criticizes the habits of residents in his village in Yogyakarta: "In a prayer, only a sincere and patient heart is needed, it requires no Kyais, money, let alone offerings". As a result, Dahlan gets a hostile reception.

Director

The Romantic TouristThe Romantic Tourist · 2015
The Romantic Tourist
2015
MovieComedyDrama
Nabil (Kirana Larasati), has just escaped from the threat. Takur (Mike Lucock), Indian descent moneylender, hires thugs to collect debts from Nabil's father, a drunkard, gambler, and does not have responsibility. Because the father is never at home, the moneylender charges to Nabil's mother. Seeing this, Nabil takes the responsibility and says that she would pay all her father’s debts. Nabil promises to return the Rp 100 million debt within five days. Then, Nabil gets a phone call informing that her father is hospitalized. When she arrives at the hospital, the father is unconscious, because he has been through heart surgery. The father won gambling. He was so happy, so he got heart attack, The father brought home certificate as a guarantee for the medical expenses.

Producer