Joko Anwar

Joko Anwar

1976-01-03 Medan, Indonesia 80 Credits

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.

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Love Therapy

Love Therapy

2025

Screenplay

6.0
Writing

Martin and Dara have lost intimacy after 17 years of marriage. In confusion, they decide to try sexual therapy, hoping to rekindle their connection. B...

The Siege at Thorn High

The Siege at Thorn High

2025

as Security / Radio Announcer / News Coverage

8.5
Acting

Edwin promised to his sister on her death bed to find her son she gave up long time ago. Edwin's quest brought him to become a substitute teacher in D...

The Siege at Thorn High

The Siege at Thorn High

2025

Director, Producer, Writer

8.5
Directing Producing Writing

Edwin promised to his sister on her death bed to find her son she gave up long time ago. Edwin's quest brought him to become a substitute teacher in D...

Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic

Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic

2024

as Self

Acting

A documentary about Suzzanna, "the Queen of Indonesian horror" - an actress who starred in many of the country's most iconic and beloved horror pictur...

Grave Torture

Grave Torture

2024

Executive Producer, Editor, Director

6.4
Producing Directing Writing

When a violent act kills her parents, Sita vows to debunk the idea of supernatural torment after death — a fixation that leads her on a dark quest.

Virgo and the Sparklings

Virgo and the Sparklings

2023

Producer

5.6
Producing

Riani, a teenager who is forced to reveal her hidden powers when several mysterious cases occur and turn the city into chaos.

Sri Asih

Sri Asih

2022

Writer, Producer

6.5
Writing Producing

Alana discover the truth about her origin: she’s not an ordinary human being. She may be the gift for humanity and become its protector as Sri Asih. O...

Satan's Slaves 2: Communion

Satan's Slaves 2: Communion

2022

as Radio announcer / Radio caller / Bus passenger

6.9
Acting

After moving from their home to an apartment building, a new terror awaits Rini’s family.

Satan's Slaves 2: Communion

Satan's Slaves 2: Communion

2022

Director, Writer

6.9
Directing Writing

After moving from their home to an apartment building, a new terror awaits Rini’s family.

A World Without

A World Without

2021

as Joko Liauw

5.0
Acting

Founded by the power couple, Ali and Sofia Khan, The Light is a training center that claims to be a self-betterment organization, focused on helping y...

Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny

2020

as Self

7.1
Acting

A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.

The Queen of Black Magic

The Queen of Black Magic

2019

Writer

6.6
Writing

Families were terrorized at the orphanage. Someone wants them dead, apparently with black magic that is very deadly. She has a grudge and she was also...

Impetigore

Impetigore

2019

Director, Writer

6.7
Directing Writing

A woman inherits a house in her ancestral village, but she's unaware that members of the community have been trying to locate and kill her to remove t...

Gundala

Gundala

2019

Director, Writer

6.2
Directing Writing

Sancaka has lived on the streets since his parents left him. Living a hard life, Sancaka survives by thinking about his own safety. When the condition...

27 Steps of May

27 Steps of May

2019

as Opponent Boxer Manager

8.4
Acting

Eight years ago, 14 year old May was raped by a group of men. May’s father is devastated, blaming himself for not being able to keep his daughter safe...

Ave Maryam

Ave Maryam

2019

as Martin

6.2
Acting

A devoted nun who cares for her elder sisters must choose between upholding her vows or pursuing her forbidden feelings for a fascinating pastor.

Fly By Night

Fly By Night

2019

as Alan

5.8
Acting

Unfolding the life of a taxi driver that uses his services as a front for extortion rackets and other criminal activities. When his hot-headed younger...

Folklore: A Mother's Love

Folklore: A Mother's Love

2019

Director, Writer

8.5
Directing Writing

A single mother and her young son discover a group of dirty and underfed children living in a mansion's attic. Upon saving them and returning them to ...

Newly Rich

Newly Rich

2019

Writer

7.1
Writing

Three siblings and their mother discover delights — and downsides — of sudden wealth when their father dies and his secret fortune is revealed.

Reunion Z

Reunion Z

2018

as Joko Anwar

5.6
Acting

A B-list actor reconnects with his high school bandmates at a reunion that soon unravels when a group of attendants turns into zombies.

Daysleepers

Daysleepers

2018

as Tito

4.0
Acting

It tells the story of two people who choose to live on slightly different frequencies from other people. Andrea (Dinda Kanyadewi) has a unique and hig...

My Generation

My Generation

2017

as Konji's Dad

7.0
Acting

Four high school friends must face the consequences of their video critics after the principal forbid them to have their annual vacation.

Satan's Slaves

Satan's Slaves

2017

as Dono Budiono

6.7
Acting

After dying from a strange illness that she suffered for three years, a mother returns home to pick up her children.

Satan's Slaves

Satan's Slaves

2017

Writer, Director

6.7
Writing Directing

After dying from a strange illness that she suffered for three years, a mother returns home to pick up her children.

The Underdogs

The Underdogs

2017

as Papa Ellie

6.0
Acting

A group of four friends decide to try and become Youtubers stars to overcome their unpopularity. Their differences put a strain on their friendship.

Jalanin Aja

Jalanin Aja

2017

Director

7.0
Directing

The incredible journey when 4 best friends meet up for a promise thing.

Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody

Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody

2017

7.0
Acting

After starting their traveling coffee business, friends Ben and Jody reopen their shop in Jakarta, where new opportunities and challenges begin to bre...

Stip & Pensil

Stip & Pensil

2017

Writer

6.2
Writing

Toni, Aghi, Bubu, and Saras get the task of making essays. They create a free school for street children but they chose to earn money than learn.

Galih & Ratna

Galih & Ratna

2017

as Pak Dedi

6.9
Acting

Two teenagers face demands from their families that do not care about what they want. They only have each other to encourage and pursue their dreams.

Don't Blink

Don't Blink

2016

Director

7.0
Directing

A woman has to stay awake.

Art Through Our Eyes

Art Through Our Eyes

2016

Director

Directing

As an omnibus of short films, Art Through Our Eyes is inspired by the art collection found at the National Gallery Singapore. Each of the five directo...

Jenny

Jenny

2016

Director

2.8
Directing

A woman gets challenged from a child to play Bloody Mary.

Three Sassy Sisters

Three Sassy Sisters

2016

as Taxi Driver

Acting

A musical drama inspired by the 1956 classic, Tiga Dara. It tells the story of three sisters—Gendis, Ella, and Bebe—who live with their father and gra...

A Copy of My Mind

A Copy of My Mind

2016

Director, Screenplay

6.5
Directing Writing

The new romance between a beauty salon worker and a subtitle writer for pirated DVDs gets pulled into danger when they view a forbidden recording.

Nay

Nay

2015

as Pram (voice)

7.0
Acting

Nay, who's pregnant for about 11 weeks now, has to face life's adversities and the true nature of the people around her: her boyfriend Ben, her manage...

Filosofi Kopi

Filosofi Kopi

2015

as Debt Collector

6.7
Acting

The level-headed owner of a struggling coffee shop finds his future at risk when his partner -- a talented but cocky barista -- makes a major bet.

Melancholy Is a Movement

Melancholy Is a Movement

2015

as Joko

Acting

A lost and disillusioned film director finds himself stuck in creative limbo. A way out presents itself in the form of a peculiar film project.

Before the Morning Repeated

Before the Morning Repeated

2014

as Anggota DPR

7.0
Acting

Yan (55) is an honest government official. His wife, Rachel (55) is a philosophy professor at a leading university. They have three children who are v...

1000 Balon

1000 Balon

2013

as Polisi 1

Acting

A film created and shot by 50 children, about an adventure to find a hidden treasure.

The New Found

The New Found

2013

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

A man with a childhood heartbreak needs to learn to unleash himself free of his past, for a woman who loves him. Through the small events during a man...

3Sum

2013

as Ali Ferzat

Acting

3Sum like as omnibus films about love, life and death and action, thriller dan drama genres.

Mika

Mika

2013

as Dentist

6.0
Acting

This film is an adaptation of the novel written by Indi. The story begin when Indi (Velove Vexia), who suffered from scoliosis, her activities became ...

Demi Ucok

Demi Ucok

2013

as Produser Hantu

Acting

Mak Gondut wants her daughter to marry a nice Batak man, but Gloria has other plans—pursuing her dream of filmmaking while racing against time to fund...

Fresh To Move On

Fresh To Move On

2012

Director, Writer

6.5
Directing Writing

A girl tries to 'move on' from a devastating break up with her ex, by practicing “7 Steps to Move On” with the help of her best friend.

Durable Love

Durable Love

2012

Director, Writer

7.2
Directing Writing

A single independent girl met a cute geek who managed to steal her heart. After they started dating, though, she realized she had to put an effort to ...

Grave Torture

Grave Torture

2012

Director, Writer, Editor

5.4
Directing Writing

Mourning the death of his serial killer father, a boy enters his dad's casket and soon finds himself buried alive.

Suncatchers

Suncatchers

2012

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

Two young siblings starts a small business -- selling rays of sun.

Ritual

Ritual

2012

Director, Writer

5.6
Directing Writing

A father on vacation wakes up separated from his family and races through the woods to find them.

Parts of the Heart

Parts of the Heart

2012

as Peter Umur 36 Tahun

1.0
Acting

8 stories about Peter, a gay man living in Jakarta from the age of 10 to 40 and his experiences with love that help to shape the man he is today.

Langit Biru

Langit Biru

2011

as Mr. Tiko

Acting

Three first year junior high school teenagers lives closely in a housing complex since childhood.

Madame X

Madame X

2010

as Aline

7.0
Acting

Threatened by Kanjeng Badai and his militant and homophobic political party, a country's safety depends on Adam, a hairdresser.

Macabre

Macabre

2009

as Yuppie #3

6.1
Acting

Six friends are captured and tortured by a murderous family after giving a ride home to a desperate stranger.

Sing to the Dawn

Sing to the Dawn

2009

as Ubay (voice)

Acting

Dawan is a young village girl who harbours the dream of getting out of her village in the lure of the bright lights in the big city, and to do so, has...

The Forbidden Door

The Forbidden Door

2009

Director, Screenplay

6.5
Directing Writing

A successful sculptor's life is turned upside down when he starts to receive mysterious messages from someone asking for his help. As he digs deeper, ...

La Promesse

La Promesse

2009

Director, Writer, Director of Photography

Directing Writing

A young woman probes her boyfriend after he didn't show up at dinner with her family, and can't decide if he's lying or telling the truth. Spontaneou...

Love Potpourri

Love Potpourri

2008

as Sutradara Film

Acting

Eight stories are interwoven including the story of a child who works hard just to get a bottle of clean water and a pair of roller skates. Then there...

Because of Soccer

Because of Soccer

2008

as Interrogator

5.0
Acting

After losing a World Cup bet, two hapless buddies must use their wits to pay off their debt to a big Jakarta bookie.

Fiction.

Fiction.

2008

Screenplay

6.5
Writing

When a sheltered young woman becomes enamored with a struggling writer, she goes to great lengths to become involved in his creative process.

Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly

Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly

2008

as Yahya

5.5
Acting

Linda is a young woman of Chinese heritage whose mother converted to Christianity after gaining some fame as a badminton player. Her friend Cahyono is...

Love

Love

2008

as Arya

5.4
Acting

Love is a 2008 Indonesian anthology romance film directed by Kabir Bhatia as a remake of the 2006 film Cinta . In Jakarta, five couples of varying ag...

Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet!

Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet!

2007

as Bos

Acting

Adjeng lives alone in an apartment paid for by her boyfriend, a rich businessman. A writer of children's stories, she wishes to write short stories fo...

Quickie Express

Quickie Express

2007

Screenplay

5.8
Writing

Jojo is an unemployed. He decides to become a gigolo for an escort company. Everything works smoothly until he falls in love with a medical student.

Dead Time

Dead Time

2007

Director, Writer

6.8
Directing Writing

A police and a journalist uncover series of murders that lead into one problem: A treasure many parties were fighting for and caused many casualties.

Jakarta Undercover

Jakarta Undercover

2007

Screenplay

7.0
Writing

After accidently killing her temperamental father in order to save her mom from his abuse, Viki flees from Medan to Jakarta with her autistic brother,...

The Lost Suitcase

The Lost Suitcase

2006

Acting

Yahya, a low-class employee, finds a suitcase on an empty street. The suitcase is suspected to contain robbed money from a bank. This results in every...

Love for Share

Love for Share

2006

as The Producer

5.7
Acting

Three women from three different social, economic, and ethnic groups discuss their lives in polygamous household.

Joni's Promise

Joni's Promise

2005

Director, Writer

6.7
Directing Writing

A film delivery man promises a beautiful young woman to deliver a film reel on time to a movie theater, but the the whole city seems to conspire again...

The Gathering

The Gathering

2003

as Restaurant Manager

6.1
Acting

Between divorce, bad relationships and coming out as gay, a group of affluent friends realize that none of their lives are as easy as they seem.

The Gathering

The Gathering

2003

Screenplay, First Assistant Director

6.1
Writing Directing

Between divorce, bad relationships and coming out as gay, a group of affluent friends realize that none of their lives are as easy as they seem.

The Stringless Violin

The Stringless Violin

2003

Second Assistant Director, Script Supervisor, Publicist

5.3
Directing

A woman with a dark past dedicates herself to taking care of multi-handicapped children. When a young musician comes into her life, she is forced to f...

PS:O

N/A

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

A prequel to the Satan's Slaves (2017) and the third installment of Satan's Slaves franchise.

Gundala Putra Petir

Gundala Putra Petir

N/A

Director

Directing

The Sequel of Gundala (2019)

Patriot

Patriot

N/A

Creative Producer

Producing

The First Bumilangit Cinematic Universe Team-Up Movie

Godam & Tira

Godam & Tira

N/A

Creative Producer

Producing
The Blind of the Phantom Cave

The Blind of the Phantom Cave

N/A

Creative Producer

Producing
Mandala: Golok Setan

Mandala: Golok Setan

N/A

Creative Producer

Producing
Ghost In The Cell

Ghost In The Cell

N/A

Director, Writer, Producer

Directing Writing Producing
Mighty Like Water

Mighty Like Water

N/A

Director, Writer, Producer

Directing Writing Producing
Smothered

Smothered

N/A

Writer, Producer, Editor

Writing Producing

After surviving an accident, Alif, a micro-painting artist, is told by his doctor that his memory hasn’t fully recovered. When a woman claiming to be ...

Untitled Joko Anwar Horror Movie

N/A

Director, Producer, Writer

Directing Producing Writing