Joko Anwar
Known for Directing · 40 credits
- Born
- 1976-01-03 (age 50)
- Place of birth
- Medan, Indonesia
- Also known as
- Jokan
Biography
Joko Anwar (born January 3, 1976 in Medan, Indonesia) is a writer-director who started his career as a journalist and film critic. His works include The Forbidden Door (2009), which received the top prize at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and A Copy of My Mind (2015), which competed at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival. His film Satan's Slaves (2017) was the highest grossing horror of all time in Indonesia.
Known For
Satan's Slaves
2017
as Dono Budiono
The Siege at Thorn High
2025
as Security / Radio Announcer / News Coverage
Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
2024
as Government Official #1
Satan's Slaves 2: Communion
2022
as Radio broadcasters / Radio callers / Bus passenger
The Underdogs
2017
as Papa Ellie
Macabre
2009
as Yuppie #3
TV Shows (2)
Movies (38)
Satan's Slaves
2017
as Dono Budiono
The Siege at Thorn High
2025
as Security / Radio Announcer / News Coverage
Satan's Slaves 2: Communion
2022
as Radio broadcasters / Radio callers / Bus passenger
The Underdogs
2017
as Papa Ellie
Macabre
2009
as Yuppie #3
Reunion Z
2018
as Joko Anwar
Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic
2024
as Self
Filosofi Kopi
2015
as Debt Collector
Tales of the Uncanny
2020
as Self
A World Without
2021
as Joko Liauw
Love for Share
2006
as The Producer
The Gathering
2003
as Restaurant Manager
Love
2008
as Arya
Ave Maryam
2019
as Father Martin
27 Steps of May
2019
as Opponent Boxer Manager
Madame X
2010
as Aline
Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody
2017
Fly By Night
2019
as Alan
Sing to the Dawn
2009
as Ubay (voice)
Galih & Ratna
2017
as Pak Dedi
Mika
2013
as Dentist
Love Potpourri
2008
as Sutradara Film
The Lost Suitcase
2006
Langit Biru
2011
as Mr. Tiko
Three Sassy Sisters
2016
as Taxi Driver
Demi Ucok
2013
as Produser Hantu
Nay
2015
as Pram (voice)
Before the Morning Repeated
2014
as Anggota DPR
Melancholy Is a Movement
2015
as Joko
3Sum
2013
as Ali Ferzat
Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet!
2007
as Bos
Daysleepers
2018
as Tito
My Generation
2017
as Konji's Dad
1000 Balon
2013
as Polisi 1
Parts of the Heart
2012
as Peter Umur 36 Tahun
Because of Soccer
2008
as Interrogator
Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly
2008
as Yahya
Beyond the Screen : Reality of Indonesia Film Industry
2026
as Self
About Joko Anwar
Joko Anwar (born January 3, 1976 in Medan, Indonesia) is a writer-director who started his career as a journalist and film critic. His works include The Forbidden Door (2009), which received the top prize at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and A Copy of My Mind (2015), which competed at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival. His film Satan's Slaves (2017) was the highest grossing horror of all time in Indonesia. With 40 credits spanning from 2003 to 2026, Joko Anwar has appeared in 38 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Joko Anwar Movies
- Satan's Slaves (2017) — as Dono Budiono
- The Siege at Thorn High (2025) — as Security / Radio Announcer / News Coverage
- Satan's Slaves 2: Communion (2022) — as Radio broadcasters / Radio callers / Bus passenger
- The Underdogs (2017) — as Papa Ellie
- Macabre (2009) — as Yuppie #3
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