
Rizal Mantovani
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Rizal has a degree in Architecture and started directing music videos in 1992. His work has won him several awards, both domestic and international. To date, he has over 400 music videos under his belt, twelve feature films, several television commercials and numerous music video awards, including an MTV 'Moon Man' for the 1995 MTV ASIA Viewer's Choice award for the video 'Sambutlah' performed by Denada. 'Kuldesak' (1998) was his first feature film in which he co-directed with three other Indonesian directors, Nan T. Achnas, Mira Lesmana and Riri Riza. His second feature, in which he co-directed with fellow music video director Jose Poernomo titled 'Jelangkung' became the biggest box office draw for 2001 in the country. His follow up, is the 'Kuntilanak Trilogy' was also well-received, in which 'Kuntilanak', the first of the franchise, became the biggest box office draw for 2006 and 'Kuntilanak 3' (the third installment in the franchise) won him the 'best director' award at 2008 the Bali Film Festival.
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Village of the Dead (2025)
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Sumala (2024)
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Tenung (2025)
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The Train of Death (2024)
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Take Me to Hell (2025)
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Petak Umpet (2024)
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Kuldesak (1998)
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The Chanting: Revisited (2018)
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The Heirloom (2024)
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5 cm (2012)
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Poison Sangga: The Homewrecker's Curse (2024)
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Firegate (2017)
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Wewe (2015)
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Kuntilanak 3 (2022)
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Mati Suri (2009)
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Jurnal Risa by Risa Saraswati (2024)
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Rumah Kentang: The Beginning (2019)
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Rasuk 2 (2020)
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Asih 2 (2020)
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Virgin Beach Creature (2011)
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Jailangkung (2017)
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Mumun (2022)
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Kuasa Gelap: Perjanjian Darah (—)
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Eiffel... I'm in Love 2 (2018)
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Trinity, the Nekad Traveler (2017)
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Elang (2025)
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Jelangkung (2001)
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Kapan Hamil? (2023)
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Supernova: The Knight, the Princess, & Shooting Star (2014)
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Chrisye (2017)
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The Chanting (2006)
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Kuntilanak 2 (2019)
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Lost Paradise: Playmates in Hell (2009)
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Bulan Terbelah di Langit Amerika 2 (2016)
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The Chanting 2 (2007)
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An Anthology of Feelings (2019)
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Air Terjun Pengantin Phuket (2013)
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Pupus (2011)
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Putri Jangan Gentayangan Lagi (2026)
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Jailangkung 2 (2018)
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The Chanting 3 (2008)
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Bulan Terbelah di Langit Amerika (2015)
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Adagium (2023)
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Trinity Traveler (2019)
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Cherrybelle's: Crush (2014)
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In Love Again (2006)
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Ayo Balikan (2024)
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Taring (2010)
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Princess, Bajak Laut & Alien (2014)
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Demona (2015)
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Bayi Gaib: Bayi Tumbal Bayi Mati (2018)
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Ayo Putus (2022)
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Kesurupan (2008)
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Tembang Lingsir (2019)
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Ada Kamu, Aku Ada (2008)
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Cewek Gokil (2011)
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