Joko Anwar

Joko Anwar

Directing

Born January 3, 1976 · Medan, Indonesia

31 films as director · Active 2005–2026

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 p…

Known for

Satan's Slaves

Satan's Slaves

2017

Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams

Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams

2024

Satan's Slaves 2: Communion

Satan's Slaves 2: Communion

2022

Sing to the Dawn

Sing to the Dawn

2009

The Siege at Thorn High

The Siege at Thorn High

2025

Madame X

Madame X

2010

Ave Maryam

Ave Maryam

2019

Demi Ucok

Demi Ucok

2013

Directed(31)

Ghost in the Cell

2026Ghost in the Cell★ 7.9

The Siege at Thorn High

2025The Siege at Thorn High★ 7.3

Grave Torture

2024Grave Torture★ 6.6

Satan's Slaves 2: Communion

2022Satan's Slaves 2: Communion★ 7.0

Gundala

2019Gundala★ 6.2

Impetigore

2019Impetigore★ 6.7

Satan's Slaves

2017Satan's Slaves★ 6.7

Jalanin Aja

2017Jalanin Aja★ 7.0

A Copy of My Mind

2016A Copy of My Mind★ 6.3

Jenny

2016Jenny★ 2.8

Art Through Our Eyes

2016Art Through Our Eyes

Don't Blink

2016Don't Blink★ 7.0

The New Found

2013The New Found

Ritual

2012Ritual★ 5.6

Grave Torture

2012Grave Torture★ 5.4

Durable Love

2012Durable Love★ 7.2

Fresh to Move On

2012Fresh to Move On★ 6.5

Suncatchers

2012Suncatchers

The Forbidden Door

2009The Forbidden Door★ 6.6

La Promesse

2009La Promesse

Dead Time

2007Dead Time★ 6.9

Joni's Promise

2005Joni's Promise★ 6.8

Satan’s Slaves 3: Origin

—Satan’s Slaves 3: Origin

Gundala Putra Petir

—Gundala Putra Petir

Mighty Like Water

—Mighty Like Water

—The Invocation

The Charms in Broken Things

—The Charms in Broken Things

—Ghost in the Cell 2

Acting(40)

2026Beyond the Screen : Reality of Indonesia Film IndustrySelf

2025The Siege at Thorn HighSecurity / Radio Announcer / News Coverage

2024Suzzanna: The Queen of Black MagicSelf

Joko Anwar — Watchpile | Watchpile

2024Joko Anwar's Nightmares and DaydreamsGovernment Official #1

2022Satan's Slaves 2: CommunionRadio broadcasters / Radio callers / Bus passenger

2021A World WithoutJoko Liauw

2020Tales of the UncannySelf

201927 Steps of MayOpponent Boxer Manager

2019Ave MaryamFather Martin

2019Fly By NightAlan

2018Reunion ZJoko Anwar

2018DaysleepersTito

2017My GenerationKonji's Dad

2017Satan's SlavesDono Budiono

2017SwitchJuri Beasiswa Film #1

2017The UnderdogsPapa Ellie

2017Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody

2017Galih & RatnaPak Dedi

2016Three Sassy SistersTaxi Driver

2015NayPram (voice)

2015Coffee PhilosophyDebt Collector

2015Melancholy Is a MovementJoko

2014Before the Morning RepeatedAnggota DPR

20131000 BalonPolisi 1

20133SumAli Ferzat

2013MikaDentist

2013Demi UcokProduser Hantu

2012Parts of the HeartPeter Umur 36 Tahun

2011Langit BiruMr. Tiko

2010Madame XAline

2009MacabreYuppie #3

2009Sing to the DawnUbay (voice)

2008Love PotpourriSutradara Film

2008Because of SoccerInterrogator

2008Blind Pig Who Wants to FlyYahya

2007Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet!Bos

2006The Lost Suitcase

2006Love for ShareThe Producer

2003The GatheringRestaurant Manager