Memories of My Body Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku

Garin Nugroho

Garin Nugroho was born in Jogjakarta, Indonesia in 1961 and completed his studies in 1985 at the film academy in Jakarta. His debut film LOVE IS A SLICE OF BREAD (1991) was selected as the Best Young Director at the Asia Pacific International Film Festival. His second feature LETTER FOR AN ANGEL (1994) won Best Film at Taormina and Tokyo. His following LEAF ON A PILLOW (1998) opened in Un Certain regard, Cannes and won the Special Jury Prize in Tokyo. Followed BIRD MAN TALE that won the NETPAC award at the Belinale in 2002. His OPERA JAVA, produced as part of the celebration of the 250th birthday of Mozart, premiered in Venice in 2006 and won awards in Tokyo, Cinemanila and Singapore. MEMORIES OF MY BODY is his 19th feature film.