Joko Anwar
Biography
Joko Anwar is a writer-director born on January 3, 1976, in Medan, Indonesia. He started his career as a journalist and film critic. Anwar's known works include The Forbidden Door, A Copy of My Mind, and Satan's Slaves, which was the highest grossing horror of all time in Indonesia. His film The Forbidden Door received the top prize at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Anwar's film A Copy of My Mind competed at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival. He has also appeared in multiple films, including starring roles in Edwin's award-winning feature film debut Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly opposite Ladya Cheryl.
Career overview
Joko Anwar is a writer-director who started his career as a journalist and film critic. His film career includes directing multiple films, with a notable work being The Forbidden Door, which received the top prize at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Anwar's film Satan's Slaves was the highest grossing horror of all time in Indonesia.
Anwar's directing credits include multiple films, with a total of 83 credits. His films have been recognized at various international film festivals, including the 72nd Venice International Film Festival, where A Copy of My Mind competed. Anwar's work has been featured in various film festivals, showcasing his contribution to the film industry.
Anwar's directing career spans multiple genres, with a notable focus on horror films. His work has been recognized in Indonesia, with Satan's Slaves being the highest grossing horror film of all time in the country. Anwar's directing credits demonstrate his versatility and contribution to the film industry, with a range of films that have been recognized at international film festivals.
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Full Filmography
137 titles- Ghost in the Cell (2026) Director
- Ghost in the Cell (2026) Writer
- Ghost in the Cell (2026) Executive Producer
- Ghost in the Cell (2026) Editor
- Beyond the Screen : Reality of Indonesia Film Industry (2026) as Self
- The Siege at Thorn High (2025) as Security / Radio Announcer / News Coverage
- The Siege at Thorn High (2025) Director
- The Siege at Thorn High (2025) Producer
- The Siege at Thorn High (2025) Writer
- The Siege at Thorn High (2025) Editor
- sMOTHERed (2025) Writer
- sMOTHERed (2025) Producer
- sMOTHERed (2025) Editor
- sMOTHERed (2025) Executive Producer
- Love Therapy (2025) Screenplay
- Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (2024) as Government Official #1
- Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (2024) Writer
- Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (2024) Director
- Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (2024) Casting
- Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (2024) Executive Producer
- Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (2024) Editor
- Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (2024) Creator
- Grave Torture (2024) Executive Producer
- Grave Torture (2024) Editor
- Grave Torture (2024) Director
- Grave Torture (2024) Writer
- Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic (2024) as Self
- The Draft! (2023) Thanks
- Tira (2023) Producer
- Virgo and the Sparklings (2023) Producer
- Satan's Slaves 2: Communion (2022) as Radio broadcasters / Radio callers / Bus passenger
- Satan's Slaves 2: Communion (2022) Director
- Satan's Slaves 2: Communion (2022) Writer
- Sri Asih (2022) Writer
- Sri Asih (2022) Producer
- A World Without (2021) as Joko Liauw
- Tales of the Uncanny (2020) as Self
- The Queen of Black Magic (2019) Writer
- Impetigore (2019) Director
- Impetigore (2019) Writer
- Gundala (2019) Director
- Gundala (2019) Writer
- 27 Steps of May (2019) as Opponent Boxer Manager
- Ave Maryam (2019) as Father Martin
- Fly By Night (2019) as Alan
- Newly Rich (2019) Writer
- Folklore (2018) Director
- Folklore (2018) Writer
- Reunion Z (2018) as Joko Anwar
- Daysleepers (2018) as Tito
- Satan's Slaves (2017) as Dono Budiono
- Satan's Slaves (2017) Writer
- Satan's Slaves (2017) Director
- Jalanin Aja (2017) Director
- Switch (2017) as Juri Beasiswa Film #1
- Galih & Ratna (2017) as Pak Dedi
- Stip & Pensil (2017) Writer
- Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody (2017)
- My Generation (2017) as Konji's Dad
- The Underdogs (2017) as Papa Ellie
- Don't Blink (2016) Director
- Jenny (2016) Director
- Three Sassy Sisters (2016) as Taxi Driver
- A Copy of My Mind (2016) Director
- A Copy of My Mind (2016) Executive Producer
- A Copy of My Mind (2016) Writer
- Art Through Our Eyes (2016) Director
- Melancholy Is a Movement (2015) as Joko
- Coffee Philosophy (2015) as Debt Collector
- Halfworlds (2015) Writer
- Halfworlds (2015) Director
- Halfworlds (2015) Creator
- Nay (2015) as Pram (voice)
- Before the Morning Repeated (2014) as Anggota DPR
- 3Sum (2013) as Ali Ferzat
- Demi Ucok (2013) as Produser Hantu
- Mika (2013) as Dentist
- 1000 Balon (2013) as Polisi 1
- The New Found (2013) Director
- The New Found (2013) Writer
- Durable Love (2012) Director
- Durable Love (2012) Writer
- Ritual (2012) Director
- Ritual (2012) Writer
- Grave Torture (2012) Director
- Grave Torture (2012) Writer
- Grave Torture (2012) Editor
- Suncatchers (2012) Director
- Suncatchers (2012) Writer
- Parts of the Heart (2012) as Peter Umur 36 Tahun
- Fresh to Move On (2012) Director
- Fresh to Move On (2012) Writer
- Langit Biru (2011) as Mr. Tiko
- Madame X (2010) as Aline
- Sing to the Dawn (2009) as Ubay (voice)
- Macabre (2009) as Yuppie #3
- The Forbidden Door (2009) Director
- The Forbidden Door (2009) Screenplay
- La Promesse (2009) Director
- La Promesse (2009) Writer
- La Promesse (2009) Director of Photography
- La Promesse (2009) Editor
- La Promesse (2009) Sound Designer
- Because of Soccer (2008) as Interrogator
- Fiction. (2008) Screenplay
- Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly (2008) as Yahya
- Love Potpourri (2008) as Sutradara Film
- Love (2008) as Arya
- Jakarta Undercover (2007) Screenplay
- Quickie Express (2007) Screenplay
- Dead Time (2007) Director
- Dead Time (2007) Writer
- Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet! (2007) as Bos
- Love for Share (2006) as The Producer
- The Lost Suitcase (2006)
- Joni's Promise (2005) Director
- Joni's Promise (2005) Writer
- The Gathering (2003) as Restaurant Manager
- The Gathering (2003) Screenplay
- The Gathering (2003) First Assistant Director
- The Stringless Violin (2003) Second Assistant Director
- The Stringless Violin (2003) Script Supervisor
- The Stringless Violin (2003) Publicist
- The Invocation Director
- Satan’s Slaves 3: Origin Director
- Satan’s Slaves 3: Origin Writer
- Mandala: Golok Setan Creative Producer
- Mighty Like Water Director
- Mighty Like Water Writer
- Mighty Like Water Producer
- Patriot Creative Producer
- Gundala Putra Petir Director
- Ghost in the Cell 2 Director
- Ghost in the Cell 2 Writer
- Godam & Tira Creative Producer
- Godam & Tira Producer
- The Charms in Broken Things Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joko Anwar best known for?
Joko Anwar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ghost in the Cell (2026), Ghost in the Cell (2026), Ghost in the Cell (2026), Ghost in the Cell (2026).
When and where was Joko Anwar born?
Joko Anwar was born on January 3, 1976 in Medan, Indonesia.
How many credits does Joko Anwar have?
Joko Anwar has accumulated over 137 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.
What is Joko Anwar's background in cinema and television?
Joko Anwar is a writer-director born on January 3, 1976, in Medan, Indonesia. He started his career as a journalist and film critic. Anwar's known works include The Forbidden Door, A Copy of My Mind, and Satan's Slaves, which was the highest grossing horror of all time in Indonesia. His film The Forbidden Door received...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- 27 Steps of May (2019) as Opponent Boxer Manager — aged about 43
- Satan's Slaves 2: Communion (2022) as Radio broadcasters / Radio callers / Bus passenger — aged about 46
- Tales of the Uncanny (2020) as Self — aged about 44
- Satan's Slaves (2017) as Dono Budiono — aged about 41
- A World Without (2021) as Joko Liauw — aged about 45
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