Nurkurniati Aisyah Dewi (born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 4 March 1970), better known as Nia Dinata, is an award-winning Indonesian film director. Her movies are known for tackling subjects controversial or “risky” in Indonesia such as homosexuality, migrant workers, and polygamy.
Dinata began her film career directing video clips and commercials in the mid 1990s until directing the made-for-television Mencari Pelangi in 1998. Three years later, she directed her first feature film, Ca-bau-kan, after founding her own production house. The next film she directed, 2003’s Arisan!, was critically acclaimed and one of her most successful works. Her third directorial effort, 2006’s Berbagi Suami, was controversial yet successful.
Dinata has faced heavy censorship and controversy in Indonesia because of the subjects she covers. However, she has also won critical acclaim internationally, being called Indonesia’s “most talented new filmmaker” in 2006. Two of the films she direct have… read more
Probably the first mature Indonesian film I ever watched when I was there. terrific story with great acting display.
Minak Jinggo. Miring enak, jingking monggo! LOL! Polygamy never been so fun to watch before
one of the best of recent Indonesian contemporary cinema. Di Nata touch a very difficult subject matter ( Polygamy ) and nicely sew many different story and turns it into a very enjoyable film