
Writing
Armantono
Born
1965-04-29 (61)
Place of birth
Jogjakarta, Indonesia
Known for
Writing
Credits
30 titles
Armantono is an Indonesian scriptwriter. He frequently collaborates with Garin Nugroho, a renowned Indonesian film director. Currently, Armantono is the dean of FFTV-IKJ.
Known for
Tells the story of a woman's revenge against people who once hurt and raped her. To do that, she learns black magic. Another goal is to maintain her beauty. Various action scenes are presented in this film.
Gairah Malam
1993
NRA scorned pregnant woman gets decapitated during a black magic battle with her ex-boyfriend, Andre. Her spirit then possesses the body of Andre's new girlfriend, turning her into a blood-sucking seductress.
Forbidden Love
1995
As an adult, Anglingkusumo (Fendy Pradana) refuses to let his father, Anglingdarma (Barry Prima), arrange a marriage for him. He sets off on a journey, accompanied by Klungsur (Kamprets). During his travels, he encounters various incarnations of Anglingdarma, who want him to return home, but to no avail. He then becomes a student of Ki Brojosakti (Baron Hermanto). Upon hearing this, Anglingdarma objects and goes to the school, but is unable to do much. Ki Brojosakti disappears just as his supernatural powers have taken hold of Anglingkusumo, who has become attracted to Srenggono Rento (Murti Sari Dewi). Anglingkusumo then returns home and challenges Anglingdarma to prove that he is ready to be a true knight. Anglingkusumo is eventually crowned king, though his younger brother is unhappy about it.
Prabu Anglingdarma III (Pemburu dari Neraka)
1994
5.9This is the story about Setyo, Siti and Ludiro, who were the performer of Javanese Ramayana's Wayang Wong. Setyo and Siti are spouse who live in a village by selling earthenware products. In the village, live as well Ludiro, the head of the stockyard, who is very wealthy and secretly in love with Siti. Conflicts arrived as Setyo's earthenware company is going bankrupt and Siti started to took notice in Ludiro's desire to win her love. These triangle love transform into a civil war in the village that brings not only extremity and injustice, but also the death of the loved ones.
Requiem from Java
2006
8.0Ivan saves Amanda from a gang rape and they start a forbidden affair, as he is married with a wife, Dona. Amanda refuses to acknowledge this and stalks his office and his house, and even claims that she is pregnant. Ivan confesses to his wife, who cannot forgive him, so Ivan has to leave home.
Adultery Punishment
1996
NRDonny and Selly return from their wedding reception, to make love at their fancy house. Soon, Selly is pregnant and sets up a nursery room. The work tires her and makes her lose the baby. Selly is in for more shocks when Donny brings Eva, her best friend, to stay at their house.
Bebas Bercinta
1995
Behind the camera
Tells the story of a woman's revenge against people who once hurt and raped her. To do that, she learns black magic. Another goal is to maintain her beauty. Various action scenes are presented in this film.
Gairah Malam
1993
NRA scorned pregnant woman gets decapitated during a black magic battle with her ex-boyfriend, Andre. Her spirit then possesses the body of Andre's new girlfriend, turning her into a blood-sucking seductress.
Forbidden Love
1995
As an adult, Anglingkusumo (Fendy Pradana) refuses to let his father, Anglingdarma (Barry Prima), arrange a marriage for him. He sets off on a journey, accompanied by Klungsur (Kamprets). During his travels, he encounters various incarnations of Anglingdarma, who want him to return home, but to no avail. He then becomes a student of Ki Brojosakti (Baron Hermanto). Upon hearing this, Anglingdarma objects and goes to the school, but is unable to do much. Ki Brojosakti disappears just as his supernatural powers have taken hold of Anglingkusumo, who has become attracted to Srenggono Rento (Murti Sari Dewi). Anglingkusumo then returns home and challenges Anglingdarma to prove that he is ready to be a true knight. Anglingkusumo is eventually crowned king, though his younger brother is unhappy about it.
Prabu Anglingdarma III (Pemburu dari Neraka)
1994
5.9This is the story about Setyo, Siti and Ludiro, who were the performer of Javanese Ramayana's Wayang Wong. Setyo and Siti are spouse who live in a village by selling earthenware products. In the village, live as well Ludiro, the head of the stockyard, who is very wealthy and secretly in love with Siti. Conflicts arrived as Setyo's earthenware company is going bankrupt and Siti started to took notice in Ludiro's desire to win her love. These triangle love transform into a civil war in the village that brings not only extremity and injustice, but also the death of the loved ones.
Requiem from Java
2006
8.0Ivan saves Amanda from a gang rape and they start a forbidden affair, as he is married with a wife, Dona. Amanda refuses to acknowledge this and stalks his office and his house, and even claims that she is pregnant. Ivan confesses to his wife, who cannot forgive him, so Ivan has to leave home.
Adultery Punishment
1996
NRDonny and Selly return from their wedding reception, to make love at their fancy house. Soon, Selly is pregnant and sets up a nursery room. The work tires her and makes her lose the baby. Selly is in for more shocks when Donny brings Eva, her best friend, to stay at their house.
Bebas Bercinta
1995
7.0Katri (Lela Anggraini), an archeologist, buys a necklace from a person who killed a grave robber to get it. It turns out that this necklace contains the bloodthirsty spirit of Ellen Morgan (Gitty Srinita). The first time she tries wearing the necklace, Katri has an accident and is admitted to the hospital. There, one of the nurses, who tries on the necklace, dies immediately. The necklace’s hold on Katri then continues once she has healed; Katri becomes a slave to the spirit of Ellen Morgan. Andika (Johan Saimima) and Sion (Emri Margono), the doctors who are treating and monitoring the condition of Katri begin to suspect that the necklace has some kind of power over Katri, and they try to help her. Andika succeeds and survives the effort, but Sion falls victim to the necklace and its spirit.
Demonic Scandal
1992
6.4The Indonesian society is seen through a middle-aged lady's eyes in her daily encounters with the street children who work and live off the harsh and sleazy world of adults.
Leaf on a Pillow
1998
NRA murdered pregnant woman possesses her sister's body to get revenge.
Burning Temptations
1994
NRThe story follows the struggle for a sacred heirloom between Raja Iblis, Selir Sriti, and Prabu Jaka Galing. Raja Iblis and Selir Sriti resort to various means to seize the sacred heirloom, including creating a creature to lure Prabu Jaka Galing and his sister, Kenanga, into revealing its location. Ultimately, Prabu Jaka Galing defeats his enemies.
Selir Sriti II
1993
10.0The story follows three women in Bali, each facing their own life challenges. Maharani is a woman searching for her biological mother. Nian is a celebrity trying to escape her family troubles. Meanwhile, Dewi is a radio announcer who must confront the harsh realities of her life. These three women embark on a journey in Bali to find the meaning of life and peace within themselves.
Under the Tree
2008
6.0Desperate to cure his sudden impotence, Fred begins a secret affair with Melva, a seductive disco singer who seems to be the only remedy for his condition. However, as Fred regains his virility, his wife Sonia becomes the target of terrifying supernatural disturbances. Ignoring warnings from an old friend about a dark presence, Fred unknowingly walks into a deadly black magic trap, unaware that Melva's seduction hides a sinister vendetta from the past.
Erotic Mystic
1996
8.0A man who is in charge of seeding clouds to bring rain to a parched district becomes obsessed with a traditional singer.
The Rainmaker
2004
NRHamid and Zainab love each other but they cannot be together. Hamid is accused of slander and expelled from the village but they retain their love.
Under the Protection of Ka'bah
2011
7.0After a tragic separation, Ryan gets a second chance at love—waking up in another man’s body. But can he convince Cinta that he’s still the same soul she once loved?
Love Is Cinta
2007
6.5Realistic fairy-tale about conflicts between the traditional society on an Indonesian island and the modern world.
Letter to an Angel
1994
6.0Biyan, a conservative 16-year-old girl, is constantly tempted by the social norms of her outgoing friends where freedom and courage are the benchmarks of existence.
Virgin
2004
10.0Set in and around a mosque in sprawling Jakarta, Indonesia, during the Muslim holiday of Lebaran, the interwoven stories of family, faith and romantic love in this humorous yet poignant film are revealed through the eyes of kids.
Of Love and Eggs
2004
6.0Buddhist monks Kampala (Golden Casmara) and Targhu (Hans Wanaghi) are traveling around seeking knowledge and expanding their martial arts skills in the lands they visit. Once they reach Malacca, they meet Datuk Saluntung (Baron Hermanto) and his wife Lasmini (Murti Sari Dewi). Upon learning that these two monks wish to meet Brama Kumbara (Fendy Pradana), Lasmini thinks she has found a way to take revenge. These two monks first meet up with Lasmini’s students in Jawadwipa. A fight ensues. Then Lasmini shows up and orders two of her students to report to Brama. The news that Lasmini has allied herself with two monks enrages Brama, but he is able to defeat them easily. Then Mantili (Elly Ermawatie) also becomes angry. However, Lasmini cannot be found. She disappeared after losing the battle. Brama then accepts a challenge by the two monks to test his martial arts skills against theirs. They battle for three days and nights, but nobody wins.
Saur Sepuh V: The Sky Roof Palace
1992
7.2This movie follows the story of Dutch East Indies' (now Indonesia) first indigenous bishop, Albertus Soegijapranata SJ, from his inauguration until the end of Indonesia's independence war (1940-1949).
Soegija
2012
6.6In the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a young girl in Aceh who survived serves as an inspiration to others while coping with her own grief.
Delisa’s Memorization of Prayer
2011
2.7Ivan and Rini have a beautiful child, Laura. After so much time without a house of their own, finally Ivan has bought a small bungalow out in the forest. But from the first time they step foot in the house, Laura is afraid and feels there is something wrong with the place.
The Real Pocong
2009
6.5In a flat at the outskirt of Jakarta, Ningsih (Chika Waode) is happy because she is about to get married with Hamid (Jimmy). But Hamid never comes and the marriage is cancelled. Ningsih intends to kill herself by jumping from the height of the flat but Yuli Gaga (Julia Perez) sees her, in surprise screaming out her name. Surprised herself, Ningsih slips off and falls down to her death. Four students Aldi (Vicky Nitinegoro), Justin (Christopher), Ragil (Dhawan Khai) and Amir (Bobby Maulana) rent Ningsih’s ex room with a good price. They find Ningsih’s personal belongings left there, and upon seeing her photographs they jeer over the fact that she’s not beautiful and has buck teeth. This offends Ningsih’s spirit and she goes to haunt them. She returns in the form of a pocong.
Pocong Minta Kawin
2011
7.0A story about a court musician student man named Ilalang who is faced by his trauma while studying court music.
...And the Moon Dances
1995
6.4Rachel is a tomboy girl whose childhood friend is Farel. Their friendship is tested when Farel falls in love with Luna, a feminine girl that makes Rachel wrecked by jealousy.
Heart
2006
6.3A high school girl named Kikan began to see dead people through the mirrors.
Mirror
2005
NRa short film by Hanny R. Saputra
Lelaki Tua
1991
NRWhen East Timor is separated from Indonesia, two siblings are also separated. Merry, 10, lives with her mother, Tatiana, 29, at a refugee camp in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. Her older brother, Mauro, 12, lives with his uncle in East Timor. Tatiana teaches at a temporary school inside the camp that Merry also attends together with a new friend, Carlo Gomez. Both mother and daughter are longing to see their beloved Mauro again. One day, Tatiana is informed by a volunteer that there is a chance that she can see her son again.
Tanah Air Beta
2010
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Jagad X Code
2009
NRThree teen couples are making an amateur horror movie titled "Dikejar Setan", for an indie film festival. To capture audience attention, they want a real ghost in the scenes. So they hire a ghost whisperer in the film production. Slowly, reality and hallucination haunt them, blurring the boundaries between the past, and present. Then they are all implicated in a crime event that took place some time ago, that had many victims. The terror of "death" is now after them.
Chased by Satan
2009
