Hanung Bramantyo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hanung Bramantyo
Bramantyo speaking at the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival, 2017
Born	Setiawan Hanung Bramantyo (1975-10-01) 1 October 1975 (age 49) Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Nationality	Indonesian
Alma mater	Jakarta Art Institute
Occupation	Director
Years active	1998 - present
Notable work	Ayat-Ayat Cinta ?
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Setiawan Hanung Bramantyo (born 1 October 1975) is a famous Indonesian film director. He is known for making many different kinds of movies, from fun teen romances to serious religious stories.

Hanung Bramantyo became interested in theatre when he was a child. He made his first short film, Tlutur, in 1998. His first full-length movie was Brownies in 2004. After directing several popular films, he made the religious romance Ayat-Ayat Cinta in 2008. This movie was a big hit and very well-liked. Since then, he has directed more films with religious themes, as well as two movies about sports.

Bramantyo's films cover many different topics and styles. His early movies were often about teenagers and love. Later, he started making more films with religious messages. His movies have won many awards, including two Citra Awards for Best Director at the Indonesian Film Festival.

Early Life and Education

Hanung Bramantyo was born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on 1 October 1975. He is the oldest of five children. He went to schools run by the Muhammadiyah organization.

When he was in elementary school, he became very interested in theatre. In high school, he even performed a play called Waiting for Godot with his drama group. After trying out an economics program at the Islamic University of Indonesia, he decided to study at the Yogyakarta Educational and Teaching Institute. Later, he moved to Jakarta and studied at the Jakarta Art Institute, where he learned more about filmmaking.

Filmmaking Career Highlights

Hanung Bramantyo released his first short film, Tlutur, in 1998. This film was about a dancer. After that, he made a television film called Gelas-gelas Berdenting (Tinkling Glass). Even though he first wanted to make less mainstream films, he later started making movies for a wider audience.

Early Romantic and Teen Films

His first big commercial film was Brownies in 2004. Many of his early movies were romantic comedies and dramas for teenagers. Some of these popular films include:

• Catatan Akhir Sekolah (Notes from the End of School; 2005)
• Jomblo (Single; 2005)
• The horror film Lentera Merah (Red Lantern; 2006)
• Kamulah Satu-Satunya (You Are the One and Only; 2007)
• Get Married (2007)

Religious and Sports Films

In 2008, Bramantyo directed Ayat-Ayat Cinta (Verses of Love). This Islamic romance movie was based on a popular book. It was a huge success, with 1.5 million people watching it in just nine days! This film helped start a trend of more Islamic-themed movies in Indonesia.

Other religious films he directed include:

• Perempuan Berkalung Sorban (The Girl With the Keffiyeh Around Her Neck; 2009)
• Sang Pencerah (The Enlightener; 2010), which was a movie about Ahmad Dahlan, who started the Muhammadiyah organization.

In 2011, Bramantyo released ?. This film showed three families from different religious backgrounds and shared a message about living together peacefully. Later that year, he made two sports movies:

• Tendangan dari Langit (A Kick from Heaven), about football.
• Pengejar Angin (The Wind Chaser), which was made to promote the 2011 Southeast Asian Games.

He also worked on movies based on Dewi Lestari's novel Perahu Kertas (Paper Boat).

Film Themes and Style

Hanung Bramantyo's early films were mostly fun romantic comedies. However, his more recent movies often explore how religion fits into today's world. He once said that he wants to be known as a director who "fights against stupidity and ignorance." He doesn't see himself as only a religious filmmaker.

His films are known for showing different viewpoints. He is interested in many ideas and likes to explore them through his movies.

Awards and Recognition

Hanung Bramantyo has won many awards for his work. His very first short film, Tlutur, won first prize at the Jakarta Arts Council's Alternative Film Festival. His television film Gelas-gelas Berdenting also won an award at the 11th Cairo International Film Festival.

He has won several important Citra Awards at the Indonesian Film Festival. He won the Citra Award for Best Director for Brownies in 2005 and again for Get Married in 2007.

Personal Life

Hanung Bramantyo has been married twice. He has one child from his first marriage. He later married Indonesian actress Zaskia Adya Mecca on 14 September 2009. They have five children together.

Filmography

Feature and Television Films

• Topeng Kekasih (The Lover's Mask; 2000)
• Gelas-Gelas Berdenting (Tinkling Glass; 2001)
• Kidung (Song)
• Brownies (2004)
• Catatan Akhir Sekolah (Notes from the End of School; 2005)
• Sayekti dan Hanafi (Sayekti and Hanafi; 2005)
• Jomblo (Single; 2005)
• Lentera Merah (Red Lantern; 2006)
• Kamulah Satu-Satunya (You Are the One and Only; 2007)
• Legenda Sundel Bolong (Legend of Sundel Bolong; 2007)
• Get Married (2007)
• Ayat-Ayat Cinta (The Verses of Love; 2008)
• Doa yang Mengancam (Threatening Prayer; 2008)
• Perempuan Berkalung Sorban (Woman with a Turban; 2009)
• Get Married 2 (2009)
• Menebus Impian (Make Dreams Real; 2010)
• Sang Pencerah (The Enlightener; 2010)
• ? (2011)
• Tendangan dari Langit (A Kick from Heaven; 2011)
• Pengejar Angin (The Wind Chaser; 2011)
• Perahu Kertas ("Paper Boat"; 2012)
• Perahu Kertas 2 ("Paper Boat 2"; 2012)
• Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka
• Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2
• Satria Dewa: Gatotkaca

Short Films

• Tlutur (1998)
• When... (2003)
• JK (2009)

Awards and Nominations