Directing
Joko Anwar
Born 3 January 1976 in Medan, Indonesia
136 credits
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
Directing 33
- TBASatan's Slaves 3: OriginFilmDirector
- TBAGundala Putra PetirFilmDirector
- TBAMighty Like WaterFilmDirector
- TBAThe InvocationFilmDirector
- TBAThe Charms in Broken ThingsFilmDirector
- TBAGhost in the Cell 2FilmDirector
- 2026Ghost in the CellFilmDirector
- 2025The Siege at Thorn HighFilmDirector
- 2024Joko Anwar's Nightmares and DaydreamsSeriesDirector
- 2024Grave TortureFilmDirector
- 2022Satan's Slaves 2: CommunionFilmDirector
- 2019ImpetigoreFilmDirector
- 2019GundalaFilmDirector
- 2018FolkloreSeriesDirector
- 2017Satan's SlavesFilmDirector
- 2017Jalanin AjaFilmDirector
- 2016A Copy of My MindFilmDirector
- 2016JennyFilmDirector
- 2016Don't BlinkFilmDirector
- 2016Art Through Our EyesFilmDirector
- 2015HalfworldsSeriesDirector
- 2013The New FoundFilmDirector
- 2012RitualFilmDirector
- 2012Grave TortureFilmDirector
- 2012Durable LoveFilmDirector
- 2012Fresh to Move OnFilmDirector
- 2012SuncatchersFilmDirector
- 2009The Forbidden DoorFilmDirector
- 2009La PromesseFilmDirector
- 2007Dead TimeFilmDirector
- 2005Joni's PromiseFilmDirector
- 2003The GatheringFilmFirst Assistant Director
- 2003The Stringless ViolinFilmScript Supervisor, Second Assistant Director
Acting 40
- 2026Beyond the Screen: Reality of Indonesia Film IndustryFilmSelf
- 2025The Siege at Thorn HighFilmRadio Announcer & News Coverage, Security Guard
- 2024Joko Anwar's Nightmares and DaydreamsSeriesGovernment Official #1
- 2024Suzzanna: The Queen of Black MagicFilmSelf
- 2022Satan's Slaves 2: CommunionFilmRadio broadcasters / Radio callers / Bus passenger
- 2021A World WithoutFilmJoko Liauw
- 2020Tales of the UncannyFilmSelf
- 201927 Steps of MayFilmOpponent Boxer Manager
- 2019Ave MaryamFilmFather Martin
- 2019Fly By NightFilmAlan
- 2018Reunion ZFilmJoko Anwar
- 2018DaysleepersFilmTito
- 2017Satan's SlavesFilmDono Budiono
- 2017Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & JodyFilm
- 2017Galih & RatnaFilmPak Dedi
- 2017My GenerationFilmKonji's Dad
- 2017The UnderdogsFilmPapa Ellie
- 2017SwitchSeriesJuri Beasiswa Film #1
- 2016Three Sassy SistersFilmTaxi Driver
- 2015Coffee PhilosophyFilmDebt Collector
- 2015NayFilmPram (voice)
- 2015Melancholy Is a MovementFilmJoko
- 2014Before the Morning RepeatedFilmAnggota DPR
- 20133SumFilmAli Ferzat
- 2013MikaFilmDentist
- 2013Demi UcokFilmProduser Hantu
- 20131000 BalonFilmPolisi 1
- 2012Parts of the HeartFilmPeter Umur 36 Tahun
- 2011Langit BiruFilmMr. Tiko
- 2010Madame XFilmAline
- 2009MacabreFilmYuppie #3
- 2009Sing to the DawnFilmUbay (voice)
- 2008Blind Pig Who Wants to FlyFilmYahya
- 2008LoveFilmArya
- 2008Because of SoccerFilmInterrogator
- 2008Love PotpourriFilmSutradara Film
- 2007Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet!FilmBos
- 2006Love for ShareFilmThe Producer
- 2006The Lost SuitcaseFilm
- 2003The GatheringFilmRestaurant Manager
Writing 37
- TBASatan's Slaves 3: OriginFilmWriter
- TBAMandala: Golok SetanFilmCreative Producer
- TBAPatriotFilmCreative Producer
- TBAGodam & TiraFilmCreative Producer
- TBAMighty Like WaterFilmWriter
- TBAGhost in the Cell 2FilmWriter
- 2026Ghost in the CellFilmWriter
- 2025The Siege at Thorn HighFilmWriter
- 2025sMOTHERedFilmWriter
- 2025Love TherapyFilmScreenplay
- 2024Joko Anwar's Nightmares and DaydreamsSeriesWriter
- 2024Grave TortureFilmWriter
- 2022Sri AsihFilmWriter
- 2022Satan's Slaves 2: CommunionFilmWriter
- 2019ImpetigoreFilmWriter
- 2019GundalaFilmWriter
- 2019The Queen of Black MagicFilmWriter
- 2019Newly RichFilmWriter
- 2018FolkloreSeriesWriter
- 2017Satan's SlavesFilmWriter
- 2017Stip & PensilFilmWriter
- 2016A Copy of My MindFilmWriter
- 2015HalfworldsSeriesWriter
- 2013The New FoundFilmWriter
- 2012RitualFilmWriter
- 2012Grave TortureFilmWriter
- 2012Durable LoveFilmWriter
- 2012Fresh to Move OnFilmWriter
- 2012SuncatchersFilmWriter
- 2009The Forbidden DoorFilmScreenplay
- 2009La PromesseFilmWriter
- 2008Fiction.FilmScreenplay
- 2007Dead TimeFilmWriter
- 2007Quickie ExpressFilmScreenplay
- 2007Jakarta UndercoverFilmScreenplay
- 2005Joni's PromiseFilmWriter
- 2003The GatheringFilmScreenplay
Created 2
Music 1
Camera 2
Production 13
- TBASatan's Slaves 3: OriginFilmExecutive Producer
- TBAGodam & TiraFilmProducer
- TBAMighty Like WaterFilmProducer
- 2026Ghost in the CellFilmExecutive Producer
- 2025The Siege at Thorn HighFilmProducer
- 2025sMOTHERedFilmExecutive Producer, Producer
- 2024Joko Anwar's Nightmares and DaydreamsSeriesCasting, Executive Producer
- 2024Grave TortureFilmExecutive Producer
- 2023TiraSeriesProducer
- 2023Virgo and the SparklingsFilmProducer
- 2022Sri AsihFilmProducer
- 2016A Copy of My MindFilmExecutive Producer
- 2003The Stringless ViolinFilmPublicist
Editing 7
Crew 1
Filmography from TMDB.