Ranggalih
Directing
Biography
Ranggalih (born 4 March 2003) is a social researcher from Jakarta who is also active in the film industry, with roles ranging from filmmaker, curator, to distributor. While pursuing his undergraduate studies in psychology, Ranggalih was involved in his university’s cinematography club, serving as festival director in 2023. His film production experience began in 2016, where since then he has directed, written, and composed for more than 15 titles of short films. Red Wild Mushroom (2024) and Bodies of Mary (2025) are among his films that has sailed across various film festivals. Considered an auteur filmmaker, Ranggalih's films often explore social issues in a surrealistic manner—using psychoanalytical symbols and exploiting ambiguity to provoke the audience to interpret.
Known For
A homeless man explores the bustling city after receiving a fragmented mirror piece from a mysterious, odd-looking figure.
The Invisibles
A woman is found lying down in different circumstances and locations, revealing a dark truth for women in Spain.
Bodies of Mary
A woman loses her grip on reality as she is haunted by the fact that she is the only one who knows exactly what caused her younger sister to commit suicide.
Red Wild Mushroom
Despite living under the same roof, a man converses with his wife solely via phone call.
The Mind May Lie So The Heart Can Forget
A new employee at a women's clothing boutique begins to exhibit odd behaviour, indicating that he is touch-deprived.
A Thirst for Touch
Brutus, a young senator close to Julius Caesar, is persuaded by Cassius and other senior members to join the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar.
IVLIVS
Mohammad Hatta and Mohammad Roem fought to defend the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia at the Round Table Conference in The Hague, Netherlands.