Salman Aristo

Writing

Salman Aristo

Born April 13, 1976 · Jakarta, Indonesia (age 50)

Salman Aristo is an Indonesian screenwriter and film director, best known for his work on Verses of Love (2007), The Rainbow Troops (2008), Garuda di Dadaku (2009), and The Dancer (Sang Penari, 2011).

Known For

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.
Lentera MerahLentera Merah · 2006
Lentera Merah
2006
MovieThrillerHorror
An employee of Lentera Merah, the campus newspaper of the University of Indonesia, is found dead in the office with the number '65' written in blood. Meanwhile, five students compete for a position at the publication.
Polis Evo 2Polis Evo 2 · 2018
Polis Evo 2
★ 6.42018
MovieActionComedy
A group of terrorists have taken over a village and are holding the villagers hostage. Special Forces from Malaysia and Indonesia are tasked with handling the incident but their mission fails. Now it is up to Inspector Sani and Inspector Khai to save the hostages and at the same time, take down the terrorist group.
Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997 · 2026
Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997
2026
MovieDocumentary
Behind the Scenes of Dilan (Di Balik Layar Dilan) is an approximately 75-minute observational documentary that captures Ariel NOAH’s journey as he is entrusted with the role of the adult Dilan—a decision that immediately sparked public debate. Amidst the commentary, expectations, and the weight of nostalgia attached to the figure of Dilan, the film goes beyond simply observing the acting process; it dissects how a fictional character transforms into a collective memory contested by many. From Bandung as the birthplace of the myth, through intimate reading rooms, to the final day of shooting, the documentary follows Ariel's transformation as a human being, a public figure, and a new vessel for an icon. Ultimately, the film poses one profound question: when a myth changes bodies, who is truly being tested—the actor, the character, or the audience's own memory?
Catatan Akhir SekolahCatatan Akhir Sekolah · 2005
Catatan Akhir Sekolah
★ 5.82005
MovieDrama
Determined not to graduate as losers, best friends Agni, Alde, and Arian set out to shoot a documentary chronicling their last days in high school.
Garuda: Dare to DreamGaruda: Dare to Dream · 2026
Garuda: Dare to Dream
★ 8.72026
MovieAnimationComedy
A thirteen-year-old boy battling severe chronic asthma refuses to abandon his ambitions of joining the Indonesian National Youth Football Team, finding an extraordinary path to athletic rehabilitation through the intervention of a mystical Garuda entity and the strategic support of the head coach's daughter.
First, Second & Third LoveFirst, Second & Third Love · 2022
First, Second & Third Love
★ 7.02022
MovieDrama
While caring for their respective parents, Asia and Raja meet in a hospital and fall in love, but a bittersweet secret changes everything.
Two Blue StripesTwo Blue Stripes · 2019
Two Blue Stripes
★ 7.32019
MovieDrama
Young love leads to heartbreak for two star-crossed high school students when an unplanned pregnancy has agonizing consequences for their families.

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Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997 · 2026
Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997
2026
MovieDocumentary
Behind the Scenes of Dilan (Di Balik Layar Dilan) is an approximately 75-minute observational documentary that captures Ariel NOAH’s journey as he is entrusted with the role of the adult Dilan—a decision that immediately sparked public debate. Amidst the commentary, expectations, and the weight of nostalgia attached to the figure of Dilan, the film goes beyond simply observing the acting process; it dissects how a fictional character transforms into a collective memory contested by many. From Bandung as the birthplace of the myth, through intimate reading rooms, to the final day of shooting, the documentary follows Ariel's transformation as a human being, a public figure, and a new vessel for an icon. Ultimately, the film poses one profound question: when a myth changes bodies, who is truly being tested—the actor, the character, or the audience's own memory?

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