Joko Anwar
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Joko Anwar
Filmography
Acting (39)
2025
The Siege at Thorn Highas Security Guard
7.3
2025
The Siege at Thorn Highas Radio Announcer & News Coverage
7.3
2024
6.0
2022
Satan's Slaves 2: Communionas Radio broadcasters / Radio callers / Bus passenger
7.0
2021
A World Withoutas Joko Liauw
5.0
2020
Tales of the Uncannyas Self
7.0
2019
27 Steps of Mayas Opponent Boxer Manager
8.3
2019
Ave Maryamas Father Martin
6.3
2019
Fly By Nightas Alan
5.8
2018
Reunion Zas Joko Anwar
5.8
2018
Daysleepersas Tito
4.0
2017
My Generationas Konji's Dad
7.0
2017
Satan's Slavesas Dono Budiono
6.7
2017
The Underdogsas Papa Ellie
6.0
7.0
2017
Galih & Ratnaas Pak Dedi
6.9
2016
Three Sassy Sistersas Taxi Driver
2015
Nayas Pram (voice)
7.0
2015
Coffee Philosophyas Debt Collector
6.8
2015
Melancholy Is a Movementas Joko
2014
Before the Morning Repeatedas Anggota DPR
7.0
2013
1000 Balonas Polisi 1
2013
3Sumas Ali Ferzat
5.0
2013
Mikaas Dentist
6.0
2013
Demi Ucokas Produser Hantu
2012
Parts of the Heartas Peter Umur 36 Tahun
1.0
2011
Langit Biruas Mr. Tiko
10.0
2010
Madame Xas Aline
7.0
2009
Macabreas Yuppie #3
6.3
2009
Sing to the Dawnas Ubay (voice)
2008
Love Potpourrias Sutradara Film
2008
Because of Socceras Interrogator
5.0
2008
Blind Pig Who Wants to Flyas Yahya
5.6
2008
Loveas Arya
4.7
2007
2006
Love for Shareas The Producer
5.9
2003
The Gatheringas Restaurant Manager
6.0
Production & Directing (87)
2026
Ghost in the CellDirector
7.2
2026
Ghost in the CellWriter
7.2
2026
Ghost in the CellExecutive Producer
7.2
2026
Ghost in the CellEditor
7.2
2025
sMOTHERedWriter
6.4
2025
sMOTHERedProducer
6.4
2025
sMOTHERedEditor
6.4
2025
sMOTHERedExecutive Producer
6.4
2025
Love TherapyScreenplay
6.0
2025
The Siege at Thorn HighProducer
7.3
2025
The Siege at Thorn HighWriter
7.3
2025
The Siege at Thorn HighDirector
7.3
2025
The Siege at Thorn HighEditor
7.3
2025
The Siege at Thorn HighCamera Operator
7.3
2024
Grave TortureExecutive Producer
6.6
2024
Grave TortureEditor
6.6
2024
Grave TortureDirector
6.6
2024
Grave TortureWriter
6.6
2023
The Draft!Thanks
5.3
2023
Virgo and the SparklingsProducer
5.6
2022
Sri AsihWriter
6.5
2022
Sri AsihProducer
6.5
2022
Satan's Slaves 2: CommunionDirector
7.0
2022
7.0
2019
The Queen of Black MagicWriter
6.7
2019
ImpetigoreDirector
6.7
2019
ImpetigoreWriter
6.7
2019
GundalaWriter
6.2
2019
GundalaDirector
6.2
2019
Newly RichWriter
7.1
2017
Satan's SlavesWriter
6.7
2017
Satan's SlavesDirector
6.7
2017
Jalanin AjaDirector
7.0
2017
Stip & PensilWriter
6.6
2016
Don't BlinkDirector
7.0
2016
Art Through Our EyesDirector
2016
JennyDirector
2.8
2016
A Copy of My MindDirector
6.3
2016
A Copy of My MindExecutive Producer
6.3
2016
A Copy of My MindWriter
6.3
2013
The New FoundDirector
2013
The New FoundWriter
2012
Fresh to Move OnWriter
6.5
2012
Fresh to Move OnDirector
6.5
2012
Durable LoveDirector
7.2
2012
Durable LoveWriter
7.2
2012
Grave TortureDirector
5.4
2012
Grave TortureWriter
5.4
2012
Grave TortureEditor
5.4
2012
SuncatchersDirector
2012
SuncatchersWriter
2012
RitualWriter
5.6
2012
RitualDirector
5.6
2009
The Forbidden DoorDirector
6.5
2009
The Forbidden DoorScreenplay
6.5
2009
La PromesseDirector
2009
La PromesseWriter
2009
La PromesseDirector of Photography
2009
La PromesseEditor
2009
La PromesseSound Designer
2008
Fiction.Screenplay
6.7
2007
Quickie ExpressScreenplay
5.8
2007
Dead TimeWriter
6.9
2007
Dead TimeDirector
6.9
2007
Jakarta UndercoverScreenplay
7.0
2005
Joni's PromiseWriter
6.8
2005
Joni's PromiseDirector
6.8
2003
The GatheringScreenplay
6.0
2003
The GatheringFirst Assistant Director
6.0
2003
The Stringless ViolinSecond Assistant Director
6.6
2003
The Stringless ViolinScript Supervisor
6.6
2003
The Stringless ViolinPublicist
6.6
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Satan's Slaves 3: OriginWriter
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Satan's Slaves 3: OriginDirector
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Gundala Putra PetirDirector
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PatriotCreative Producer
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Mandala: Golok SetanCreative Producer
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Godam & TiraCreative Producer
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Mighty Like WaterDirector
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Mighty Like WaterWriter
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Mighty Like WaterProducer
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The InvocationDirector
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The Charms in Broken ThingsDirector
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Ghost in the Cell 2Director
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Ghost in the Cell 2Writer
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Godam & TiraProducer
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Satan's Slaves 3: OriginExecutive Producer