
Directing
Benni Setiawan
Born
1965-09-28 (61)
Place of birth
Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
Known for
Directing
Credits
40 titles
Benni Setiawan is an Indonesian director and screenwriter.
Known for
Adapted from a self-help book by Rofie Fauzie titled "To My Childhood Self and My Future Self".
Teruntuk Masa Kecilku
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7.7A high-stakes romantic entanglement develops within a commercial airline company when a prominent pilot enters into a clandestine relationship with a flight attendant from his past, triggering a volatile cycle of psychological warfare with his ambitious, influencer partner.
The Last Flight
2026
7.8Ikal and Arai win scholarships to study at Sorbone, Paris. Meanwhile, Katya, a student on the same campus, chose Ikal to be her boyriend. Ikal felt guilty and his conflict with Arai made the two friends into different path.
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
2013
5.1Nico and Khadija's relationship that has a mutual heart but is hindered by the bitter story of the past and the difference in beliefs between the two.
Merindu Cahaya De Amstel
2022
NRAs his father is released from prison, Gilang, a famous singer decides to accept his father back into his life. But deep down, he is frustrated with his own father.
Cahaya Kecil
2013
7.4Little Intan was used as collateral for a debt by her mother, who was forced to become a migrant worker and leave her behind. But from that moment, her life took a turn. Dedi, the debt collector — a stranger who initially just came to collect — ended up becoming an important figure in Intan’s life. Together with Tatang, they grew into an unusual kind of “family.”
Call Me Dad
2025
Behind the camera
Adapted from a self-help book by Rofie Fauzie titled "To My Childhood Self and My Future Self".
Teruntuk Masa Kecilku
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7.7A high-stakes romantic entanglement develops within a commercial airline company when a prominent pilot enters into a clandestine relationship with a flight attendant from his past, triggering a volatile cycle of psychological warfare with his ambitious, influencer partner.
The Last Flight
2026
7.7A high-stakes romantic entanglement develops within a commercial airline company when a prominent pilot enters into a clandestine relationship with a flight attendant from his past, triggering a volatile cycle of psychological warfare with his ambitious, influencer partner.
The Last Flight
2026
7.8Ikal and Arai win scholarships to study at Sorbone, Paris. Meanwhile, Katya, a student on the same campus, chose Ikal to be her boyriend. Ikal felt guilty and his conflict with Arai made the two friends into different path.
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
2013
7.8Ikal and Arai win scholarships to study at Sorbone, Paris. Meanwhile, Katya, a student on the same campus, chose Ikal to be her boyriend. Ikal felt guilty and his conflict with Arai made the two friends into different path.
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
2013
5.1Nico and Khadija's relationship that has a mutual heart but is hindered by the bitter story of the past and the difference in beliefs between the two.
Merindu Cahaya De Amstel
2022
NRAs his father is released from prison, Gilang, a famous singer decides to accept his father back into his life. But deep down, he is frustrated with his own father.
Cahaya Kecil
2013
NRAs his father is released from prison, Gilang, a famous singer decides to accept his father back into his life. But deep down, he is frustrated with his own father.
Cahaya Kecil
2013
7.4Little Intan was used as collateral for a debt by her mother, who was forced to become a migrant worker and leave her behind. But from that moment, her life took a turn. Dedi, the debt collector — a stranger who initially just came to collect — ended up becoming an important figure in Intan’s life. Together with Tatang, they grew into an unusual kind of “family.”
Call Me Dad
2025
7.0A love story of a Moslem freelance journalist and a Catholic college girl, in resistance by their different cultures and religion.
3 Hati Dua Dunia Satu Cinta
2010
7.0A love story of a Moslem freelance journalist and a Catholic college girl, in resistance by their different cultures and religion.
3 Hati Dua Dunia Satu Cinta
2010
6.8Aisha thought she had found happiness with Arif, a figure who perfectly complemented her life. Making her not hesitate to remove all obstacles, even the most difficult ones, to prove how great her love was. In fact, the love that Aisha believed in not only gave her wings to fly high, but also dropped her from the highest place, taking her to wander the jungle without a clear goal. Making her ask, Have the decisions she has made so far been right? Where will her love find its estuary? Truly God is All-Good, the journey through Ningxia made Aisha realize that time is another form of His goodness. And the most important part is not the beginning, but the end. Always the end.
Assalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in Ningxia
2025
7.0To reconcile after a final divorce, a former couple must navigate a legally required interim marriage, leading to unexpected jealousy and drama when the ex-husband repeatedly interferes in her new relationship.
Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih
2025
7.0To reconcile after a final divorce, a former couple must navigate a legally required interim marriage, leading to unexpected jealousy and drama when the ex-husband repeatedly interferes in her new relationship.
Dilanjutkan Salah Disudahi Perih
2025
Indonesian remake adaptation from the 2013 Korean film "Hope"
Harapan
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NRThe childhood story of Dahlan Iskan who wanted shoes and a bicycle to go to school.
Sepatu Dahlan
2014
NRThe childhood story of Dahlan Iskan who wanted shoes and a bicycle to go to school.
Sepatu Dahlan
2014
6.0When the former leader of a motorcycle crew tries to win the heart of an unconventional student, his romantic pursuit quickly turns into a bumpy ride.
Ancika
2024
6.0When the former leader of a motorcycle crew tries to win the heart of an unconventional student, his romantic pursuit quickly turns into a bumpy ride.
Ancika
2024
7.6After two years of endless conflicts, Alex and Beno decide to divorce. However, the strong sense of love made them get married again. At this second marriage, they also promised to be more mature.
Twivortiare
2019
7.6After two years of endless conflicts, Alex and Beno decide to divorce. However, the strong sense of love made them get married again. At this second marriage, they also promised to be more mature.
Twivortiare
2019
NRAlfa, a young singer at the top of his career, is still gentle and faithful to his girlfriend, Laras. But his crazy fans are dominated by young girls, amongst whom is Jane, his most fanatical fan. Jane is obsessed about making Alfa fall for her. As she is the favorite grand daughter of the wealthy Hasan Bakti, who will give her anything she wants, she just might succeed.
Cinta 2 Hati: Dilema...
2010
NRAlfa, a young singer at the top of his career, is still gentle and faithful to his girlfriend, Laras. But his crazy fans are dominated by young girls, amongst whom is Jane, his most fanatical fan. Jane is obsessed about making Alfa fall for her. As she is the favorite grand daughter of the wealthy Hasan Bakti, who will give her anything she wants, she just might succeed.
Cinta 2 Hati: Dilema...
2010
7.2After officially divorcing Aris, Kinan is now adapting to his new life, becoming a single parent and becoming active again as a doctor. He and his daughter, Raya, live in complete harmony with each other. One day the ex-husband visited him and Raya with Lydia, that's when the complicated problems started. Lydia, who has always had the status of a mistress, is not satisfied with just being Aris' lover, she wants to marry him, wants to be made queen of Aris' heart. Before agreeing to Lydia's request, Aris asked for Kinan's opinion, something he did because he apparently still hoped to get Kinan and Lydia's love at the same time. Even when he was drunk, Aris tried to make love to Kinan. This misunderstanding apparently reached Lydia's ears, she was furious, she went to Kinan to confront him. Lydia felt that her position had reversed, she felt like a woman who had been cheated on and betrayed, while in fact, Kinan really wanted Aris and Lydia to disappear from her life.
Layangan Putus: The Movie
2023
8.0A retired Sergeant, Tebe, returns to his hometown with all of his little family members and all his dreams but his eldest son follows the wrong path.
Toba Dreams
2015
6.8Jasmine, who is tomboyish and lazy, is matched through an arranged marriage with a religious man who brings tranquility through his behavior and words named Azzam. Jasmine asks Azzam to step back and start avoiding her because she feels unworthy, but Azzam's gentleness makes her melt and linger in Jasmine's mind. In addition, she already has a boyfriend who has been in a relationship for four years named Deka. Jasmine must decide where her heart will anchor.
Azzamine
2024
5.0The story begins when Lupus moved to new high school "Merah Putih". There he met with Poppy (Acha Septriasa) and immediately fell in love with the girl. But Poppie've got another lover, Daniel (Kevin Julio). At the new school, Lupus meet unique new friends, like Gusur(Jeremy Christian), strange artist who has aspirations to buy a house for his grandpa who had been living in with my sister-in-law. While Poppy busy with his business, Lupus and his companions planned to join the race "go green" that held the Ministry despite opposition by the high school Principal.
Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus
2013
5.0The story begins when Lupus moved to new high school "Merah Putih". There he met with Poppy (Acha Septriasa) and immediately fell in love with the girl. But Poppie've got another lover, Daniel (Kevin Julio). At the new school, Lupus meet unique new friends, like Gusur(Jeremy Christian), strange artist who has aspirations to buy a house for his grandpa who had been living in with my sister-in-law. While Poppy busy with his business, Lupus and his companions planned to join the race "go green" that held the Ministry despite opposition by the high school Principal.
Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus
2013
NRThe story begins with a brief meeting between Asep (Andika Pratama) and Farah (Donita). Asep which is the youth of the village Endah Pisan plain fell in love at first sight when I saw Farah, who is a model of Jakarta. But the arrival of the crew photographer Farah had received protesting villagers, fortunately Asep from prominent families in his village was finally able to save Farah and his friends from the wrath of villagers. The delegation was finally brought to his home Asep. Asep previously refused an arranged marriage by her mother (Lydia Kandou) with a girl from his village finally determined to pursue direct Farah to return to Jakarta. Asep also ran away from home to go to Jakarta. From this story and a funny incident that could make you laugh presented
Kejarlah Jodoh Kau Kutangkap
2011
NRGaruda member contingent, Captain Satria, Lieutenant Arga, and Sergeant Gulamo, assigned to Lebanon as peacekeepers. Satria among others, should mediate disputes between Israeli soldiers by the Lebanese army, and managed to free the Spanish army of Hezbollah soldiers hostage.
Pasukan Garuda: I Leave My Heart In Lebanon
2016
1.7Hanum had an opportunity to attend the program in the Global New York TV station which was her dream. Her husband sacrificed his dream for Hanum.
Hanum & Rangga: Faith & The City
2018
1.7Hanum had an opportunity to attend the program in the Global New York TV station which was her dream. Her husband sacrificed his dream for Hanum.
Hanum & Rangga: Faith & The City
2018
NRKarmaka Surjaudaja (Rio Dewanto) aka Kwee Tjie Hwei, Chinese-born, moves to Indonesia at the age of 10 months. He is brought by his mother (Irina Chiu Yen Tan) to follow his father, Kwee Tjie Kui (Ferry Salim), who have lived in Bandung. His childhood passes in limitations. As a result, he graduates from the high school in the same year with his brother Tjie Ong Kwee (Dion Wiyoko). He decides to let go of his dream and let his brother enters medical school. Since then he is never out of the hard work. Being a sports teacher is his first job. He teaches in a Chinese school named Nan Hua. At the school, he meets a woman named Lim Kwei Ing (Laura Basuki), student, which makes him fall in love. But he tries to keep his distance, because he is her teacher, and Lim Kwei Ing derives from Lim Khe Tjie family, owners of large banks in Bandung. Finally in 1959 they are married.
Love and Faith
2015
NRKarmaka Surjaudaja (Rio Dewanto) aka Kwee Tjie Hwei, Chinese-born, moves to Indonesia at the age of 10 months. He is brought by his mother (Irina Chiu Yen Tan) to follow his father, Kwee Tjie Kui (Ferry Salim), who have lived in Bandung. His childhood passes in limitations. As a result, he graduates from the high school in the same year with his brother Tjie Ong Kwee (Dion Wiyoko). He decides to let go of his dream and let his brother enters medical school. Since then he is never out of the hard work. Being a sports teacher is his first job. He teaches in a Chinese school named Nan Hua. At the school, he meets a woman named Lim Kwei Ing (Laura Basuki), student, which makes him fall in love. But he tries to keep his distance, because he is her teacher, and Lim Kwei Ing derives from Lim Khe Tjie family, owners of large banks in Bandung. Finally in 1959 they are married.
Love and Faith
2015
7.0Ayla is enjoying her teenage years and her love affair with Ando, the rock band vocalist. She is surprised when a young pilot named Arsen, claims to be her husband.
The Perfect Husband
2018
NRAlina, a popular Instagram celebrity, is facing various challenges in her life. The death of her best friend further depresses her. Her encounter with Omar, a final-semester student, rekindles her hope for love. Omar also encourages her to become a better person. However, just as her life's direction begins to change, Alina loses her "migration" direction.
Pengin Hijrah
2025
3.0CATHY has just returned to Indonesia from studying abroad as a gynecology specialist (pregnancy and uterus health). Arriving in Jakarta, Cathy's friends and family welcomed her proudly. But along with her new title and job, Cathy is also under pressure from her parents to get married. One candidate emerged as the strongest candidate for Cathy, his name was Erol. Cathy's friend has long harbored feelings for him, but Cathy has no intention of welcoming those feelings because her heart is still trapped in an old love with MALIK, her boyfriend from high school. One day, Cathy meets an old friend, her name is HANNA. They met while Cathy was practicing; Hanna comes as a patient who is pregnant. As a form of letting go, Hanna invites Cathy to have dinner at her house. But how shocked Cathy was when she found out that Hanna's husband was Malik. Cathy's surprise grew when she found cancer cells in Hanna's body.
Bismillah Kunikahi Suamimu
2023
3.0CATHY has just returned to Indonesia from studying abroad as a gynecology specialist (pregnancy and uterus health). Arriving in Jakarta, Cathy's friends and family welcomed her proudly. But along with her new title and job, Cathy is also under pressure from her parents to get married. One candidate emerged as the strongest candidate for Cathy, his name was Erol. Cathy's friend has long harbored feelings for him, but Cathy has no intention of welcoming those feelings because her heart is still trapped in an old love with MALIK, her boyfriend from high school. One day, Cathy meets an old friend, her name is HANNA. They met while Cathy was practicing; Hanna comes as a patient who is pregnant. As a form of letting go, Hanna invites Cathy to have dinner at her house. But how shocked Cathy was when she found out that Hanna's husband was Malik. Cathy's surprise grew when she found cancer cells in Hanna's body.
Bismillah Kunikahi Suamimu
2023
5.0April, who likes to write poetry, meets Senandika, a musician who has managed to steal attention with her philosophy and principles. April, seeing potential in Sena, introduces her to Sanya, her best friend's young producer. The conflict began when April and Sena fell in love with each other, but was blocked by the blessing of April's father, Halim.
Garis Waktu
2022
NRBukan Cinta Biasa is a film-type romantic comedy that was released on May 7, 2009. The film is the screen play is very fun and entertaining. Flavored by setting and ambience of Indonesian pop music, this film will make the hearts of the audience to sing, but it also can shed tears.
Bukan Cinta Biasa
2009
