
Writing
Salman Aristo
Born
1976-04-13 (50)
Place of birth
Jakarta, Indonesia
Known for
Writing
Credits
44 titles
Salman Aristo is an Indonesian screenwriter and film director, best known for his work on Verses of Love (2007), The Rainbow Troops (2008), Garuda di Dadaku (2009), and The Dancer (Sang Penari, 2011).
Known for
6.6A trio of friends struggles to make it through adolescence, all while hoping that bigger and better things await them.
The Dreamer
2009
NRBehind the Scenes of Dilan (Di Balik Layar Dilan) is an approximately 75-minute observational documentary that captures Ariel NOAH’s journey as he is entrusted with the role of the adult Dilan—a decision that immediately sparked public debate. Amidst the commentary, expectations, and the weight of nostalgia attached to the figure of Dilan, the film goes beyond simply observing the acting process; it dissects how a fictional character transforms into a collective memory contested by many. From Bandung as the birthplace of the myth, through intimate reading rooms, to the final day of shooting, the documentary follows Ariel's transformation as a human being, a public figure, and a new vessel for an icon. Ultimately, the film poses one profound question: when a myth changes bodies, who is truly being tested—the actor, the character, or the audience's own memory?
Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997
2026
1.0This film is set in the aftermath of the 2002 Bali bombings. Focusing on three different perspectives, it looks at how these individuals find peace in their lives. Note: this film was banned from screening in Bali. A rating was declined by the Bali censorship board, due to concerns the film might have stirred up tensions in Indonesia.
Long Road To Heaven
2007
6.0Stuck in a finance degree he doesn’t care about and a long-distance relationship draining his wallet, Dika’s life in Australia feels like a mess—until an old friend inspires him to chase a different dream: comedy.
Kambing Jantan
2009
NRA boy and girl sit opposite each other on the floor and have an uncomfortable conversation.
Broken
2004
5.9Fahri attracted many women, including Maria, Nurul, and Naora. They hide their feelings until Fahri's marriage with Aisha which broke their hearts.
Verses of Love
2008
Film credits
2000s · 4 titles
1.0This film is set in the aftermath of the 2002 Bali bombings. Focusing on three different perspectives, it looks at how these individuals find peace in their lives. Note: this film was banned from screening in Bali. A rating was declined by the Bali censorship board, due to concerns the film might have stirred up tensions in Indonesia.
Long Road To Heaven
2007
NRAn employee of Lentera Merah, the campus newspaper of the University of Indonesia, is found dead in the office with the number '65' written in blood. Meanwhile, five students compete for a position at the publication.
Lentera Merah
2006
10.0A married man in his 30s and a teenage school girl are having their last rendezvous in their regular shady hotel. Smuggled for their dessert is a strong-smelled fruit called durian.
Durian
2003
NRSyahlevi, a workaholic neglecting his personal life, contends with his mother's nagging efforts to encourage him to settle down and marry.
Cinta Silver
2005
Behind the camera
6.6A trio of friends struggles to make it through adolescence, all while hoping that bigger and better things await them.
The Dreamer
2009
NRBehind the Scenes of Dilan (Di Balik Layar Dilan) is an approximately 75-minute observational documentary that captures Ariel NOAH’s journey as he is entrusted with the role of the adult Dilan—a decision that immediately sparked public debate. Amidst the commentary, expectations, and the weight of nostalgia attached to the figure of Dilan, the film goes beyond simply observing the acting process; it dissects how a fictional character transforms into a collective memory contested by many. From Bandung as the birthplace of the myth, through intimate reading rooms, to the final day of shooting, the documentary follows Ariel's transformation as a human being, a public figure, and a new vessel for an icon. Ultimately, the film poses one profound question: when a myth changes bodies, who is truly being tested—the actor, the character, or the audience's own memory?
Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997
2026
6.0Stuck in a finance degree he doesn’t care about and a long-distance relationship draining his wallet, Dika’s life in Australia feels like a mess—until an old friend inspires him to chase a different dream: comedy.
Kambing Jantan
2009
NRA boy and girl sit opposite each other on the floor and have an uncomfortable conversation.
Broken
2004
NRA boy and girl sit opposite each other on the floor and have an uncomfortable conversation.
Broken
2004
5.9Fahri attracted many women, including Maria, Nurul, and Naora. They hide their feelings until Fahri's marriage with Aisha which broke their hearts.
Verses of Love
2008
6.3Orphaned by a tragedy that took the lives of her parents, Srintil grows up in a poor Indonesian village aspiring to be a sacred dancer.
The Dancer
2011
7.4In 1950s Makassar, the life of a devoted mother is upended when another woman enters her husband's life.
Emma'
2016
5.8Determined not to graduate as losers, best friends Agni, Alde, and Arian set out to shoot a documentary chronicling their last days in high school.
Catatan Akhir Sekolah
2005
5.0Bagas has always loved Alexandria but never found the courage to tell her. When his best friend confesses first, he’s left wondering if he’s lost his chance forever.
Alexandria
2005
7.6A group of 10 students struggles with poverty and develop hopes for the future in Gantong Village on the farming and tin mining island of Belitung.
The Rainbow Troops
2008
7.0Haunted by a dream of his late mother pleading for salvation from the afterlife's torment, a troubled and estranged son embarks on a spiritual journey to uncover the true meaning of wisdom, hoping to redeem both his mother's soul and his own fractured faith.
Seni Merayu Tuhan
2026
7.0Haunted by a dream of his late mother pleading for salvation from the afterlife's torment, a troubled and estranged son embarks on a spiritual journey to uncover the true meaning of wisdom, hoping to redeem both his mother's soul and his own fractured faith.
Seni Merayu Tuhan
2026
1.0Two lovebirds who live abroad in Swiss find themselves in awkward situation when another couple arrived and enter their life that cause sparks between each other of them.
Satu Hari Nanti
2017
1.0Two lovebirds who live abroad in Swiss find themselves in awkward situation when another couple arrived and enter their life that cause sparks between each other of them.
Satu Hari Nanti
2017
6.1After the death of his father, Roy moved to Serang with his mother. He is different from most boys and that makes him liked by lots of girls in his school.
The Ballads of Roy
2023
7.1A teenager reluctant to enroll discovers the importance of friendship and the determination it takes to pursue his dreams at a boarding school.
The Land of 5 Towers
2012
7.1A teenager reluctant to enroll discovers the importance of friendship and the determination it takes to pursue his dreams at a boarding school.
The Land of 5 Towers
2012
6.8Yasmine, a high school student from Brunei, fed up with studying and her strict father, decides to learn silat, a martial art practiced in Southeast Asia, after a boy displays his own knowledge of silat in order to impress her.
Yasmine
2014
7.1A Javanese royal and half-Dutch woman fall in love as Indonesia rises to independence from colonial rule.
The Earth of Mankind
2019
6.2Struggling debt collector, Jefri, awaits the birth of his second child with Ella in her 8-month pregnancy. Haunted by the loss of their first child, their high hopes for the baby’s arrival. When complications arise, they unknowingly turn to an illegal maternity clinic run by a twisted doctor and nurse couple, Iwan and Sandra. Jefri and Ella must fight for their survival as the clinic sacrifices unborn children to demonic forces. A terrifying night of damnation ensues, with them battling the survival of Ella and their unborn child from the clock-ticking and unexpected horrors.
The Damnation
2025
7.0Bayu, who is a member of elite national soccer team U-15, wants to prove that he can bring his team to win ASEAN junior competition in Jakarta. With support from his best friend, Heri, the new girl in school he is attracted to, Anya, and the new coach Mr. Wisnu, Bayu leads his friends working hard to reach the final. However, a new guy on the team, Yusuf, steals Bayu's spotlight as the rising star. Now the team is in a great mess, and Bayu runs away from the training. As the big match is approaching, can Bayu and his team bring Indonesia to victory?
Garuda in My Heart 2
2011
5.0Miko plans to break up, chase new experiences, and take the stage for his stand-up debut. But when his act goes off the rails, he turns to a box of mementos from 21 past crushes to prove that love is nothing but a joke.
Love In A Box
2013
5.0Miko plans to break up, chase new experiences, and take the stage for his stand-up debut. But when his act goes off the rails, he turns to a box of mementos from 21 past crushes to prove that love is nothing but a joke.
Love In A Box
2013
7.0Bayu, who is a member of elite national soccer team U-15, wants to prove that he can bring his team to win ASEAN junior competition in Jakarta. With support from his best friend, Heri, the new girl in school he is attracted to, Anya, and the new coach Mr. Wisnu, Bayu leads his friends working hard to reach the final. However, a new guy on the team, Yusuf, steals Bayu's spotlight as the rising star. Now the team is in a great mess, and Bayu runs away from the training. As the big match is approaching, can Bayu and his team bring Indonesia to victory?
Garuda in My Heart 2
2011
5.0Miko plans to break up, chase new experiences, and take the stage for his stand-up debut. But when his act goes off the rails, he turns to a box of mementos from 21 past crushes to prove that love is nothing but a joke.
Love In A Box
2013
NRIt is an omnibus consisting of six stories.
Jakarta Hati
2012
NRIt is an omnibus consisting of six stories.
Jakarta Hati
2012
NRTV producer Dimas Airlangga, magazine editor-in-chief Nur Larasati, and actor Reno Barata work together on a TV show, only to realize each of them are facing the same dilemma -- they couldn't forget their exes.
Foto, Kotak, dan Jendela
2006
4.0Queenita Siregar, a 17 year old girl who is smart, stylish and independent. His life went on normally like most teenagers, until his life turned more complicated, when his father, Rachmat Siregar, was elected as one of the presidential candidates. The presence of security forces according to the protocol for escorting the presidential candidate's family increasingly restricted Queen's life. In addition, Queen's dislike for one of the new officers made things difficult for Queen's relationship with the young man she liked
Queen Bee
2009
NRWith just 10 days until her wedding, Amanda's world is turned upside down when her ex suddenly reappears, forcing her to question everything she thought she wanted.
Hari Untuk Amanda
2010
8.0An omnibus movie derived from five real events experienced by some urban Jakarta residents during maghrib.
Jakarta Twilight
2011
8.0An omnibus movie derived from five real events experienced by some urban Jakarta residents during maghrib.
Jakarta Twilight
2011
8.0An omnibus movie derived from five real events experienced by some urban Jakarta residents during maghrib.
Jakarta Twilight
2011
7.0When Arman brings his pregnant girlfriend, Sandra back home, strange occurrence begin to terrorise his family.
Karma
2008
NRAgra City, India, will be the witness to the marriage of Sinta and Vikash, which are just counting the days. But Sinta is shocked by her mother, Widhi Malthora, who suddenly disappears. Sinta tries various ways to find out her mother's whereabouts while Vikash's family urge that the marriage be carried out immediately. Apparently Widhi returns to her hometown in Indonesia after receiving a telephone call from Dimas, her only brother. Widhi gets word that her father had died three months ago. Sinta is shocked because she always heard from her mother that her mother has no family in Java. Sinta is following her mother's departure with a thousand questions and delays her marriage in India. Arriving in Borobudur Village, Widhi's hometown, how surprised is Sinta, when she discovers the reality of her true roots and the dark secrets of her mother's past is not as beautiful as she has imagined so far. This reality will change her life forever.
Kuambil Lagi Hatiku
2019
7.2A married couple prepares for the birth of their child. But conflict and chaos ensue when the wife's family gets wind of the husband's money.
Buka'an 8
2017
NRA melodious voice does not necessarily makes Adina (Tissa Biani) a member of her school‘s qasidah team. Faisal (Surya Saputra), Adina’s father, forbids her. Faisal strongly urges her to focus on studies. Adina’s family never lives long in one place. They often move and are excluded wherever they live. Adina slowly began to understand. Her family are considered heretical. Although Adina does not understand what it is heretical. Driven by the desire to make his family proud and respected by others, Adina determines to follow MTQ contest and to win it. But, her desire gets obstacles. Faisal existence is considered a problem by the neighbours. Faisal gives an ultimatum to his wife and children: not to behave any kinds which make them into the spotlight. One little mistake will make them not only expelled from their homes, but their safety is also threatened.
Ayat Ayat Adinda
2015
NRA melodious voice does not necessarily makes Adina (Tissa Biani) a member of her school‘s qasidah team. Faisal (Surya Saputra), Adina’s father, forbids her. Faisal strongly urges her to focus on studies. Adina’s family never lives long in one place. They often move and are excluded wherever they live. Adina slowly began to understand. Her family are considered heretical. Although Adina does not understand what it is heretical. Driven by the desire to make his family proud and respected by others, Adina determines to follow MTQ contest and to win it. But, her desire gets obstacles. Faisal existence is considered a problem by the neighbours. Faisal gives an ultimatum to his wife and children: not to behave any kinds which make them into the spotlight. One little mistake will make them not only expelled from their homes, but their safety is also threatened.
Ayat Ayat Adinda
2015
6.3A talented 12-year-old boy dream of becoming a great soccer player despite his loving grandfather's stern disapproval.
Garuda in My Heart
2009
