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 films about religion.

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 very successful and well-liked. Since then, he has directed more films with religious themes, as well as 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 about religion. 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 October 1, 1975. He is the oldest of five children. He went to school in Yogyakarta and became interested in theatre when he was young. In high school, he even performed in a play called Waiting for Godot.

After trying out an economics program, Bramantyo decided to study at the Yogyakarta Educational and Teaching Institute. Later, he moved to Jakarta to study at the Jakarta Art Institute. This is where he learned more about filmmaking.

His Career as a Director

Hanung Bramantyo released his first short film, Tlutur, in 1998. This film was about a dancer. He also made a television film called Gelas-gelas Berdenting. Even though he first thought he would not make popular commercial films, he later started directing movies for a wider audience.

Early Romantic and Teen Films

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

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

Films with Religious Themes

In 2008, Bramantyo directed Ayat-Ayat Cinta (Verses of Love). This movie was based on a popular novel and was about Islamic romance. It became very popular and led to many other Islamic-themed movies being made.

Other films he directed that explore religious themes include:

• Perempuan Berkalung Sorban (The Girl With the Keffiyeh Around Her Neck; 2009)
• Sang Pencerah (The Enlightener; 2010), which was a movie about the founder of Muhammadiyah, Ahmad Dahlan.
• ? (2011), a film that showed three families from different religious backgrounds and shared a message about people of different faiths living together.

Sports and Other Films

In 2011, Hanung Bramantyo also directed two sports movies:

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

He also directed Perahu Kertas (Paper Boat) in 2012, which was based on a popular novel.

Film Themes and Messages

Hanung Bramantyo's early films were mostly romantic comedies. However, his more recent movies often explore the role of religion in today's world. He has 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 have covered many different ideas. He is interested in showing different viewpoints through his stories.

Awards and Recognition

Hanung Bramantyo has won many awards for his work. His first short film, Tlutur, won first prize at a film festival. His television film Gelas-gelas Berdenting also won an award at the Cairo International Film Festival.

He has won several important awards from the Indonesian Film Festival, including:

• Citra Award for Best Director in 2005 for Brownies.
• Citra Award for Best Director in 2007 for Get Married.

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 September 14, 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

Images for kids

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  Bramantyo speaking at the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival, 2017