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Joko Anwar

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Actor
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Joko Anwar
Teaser trailer to Gundala (2019), written and directed by Joko Anwar. Based on graphic novels by HASMI.
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Joko Anwar was born on 3 January 1976 in Medan, Indonesia. He is a writer and director, known for Satan's Slaves (2017), The Forbidden Door (2009) and Gundala (2019).
BornJanuary 3, 1976
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BornJanuary 3, 1976
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 36 nominations total

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    Known for

    Satan's Slaves (2017)
    Satan's Slaves
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 2017
    The Forbidden Door (2009)
    The Forbidden Door
    6.6
    • Writer
    • 2009
    Gundala (2019)
    Gundala
    6.1
    • Writer
    • 2019
    Marissa Anita, Tara Basro, and Asmara Abigail in Impetigore (2019)
    Impetigore
    6.6
    • Writer
    • 2019

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    Writer



    • Ghost in the Cell
      • Writer
      • Post-production
    • Perkasa Seperti Air
      • Writer
      • In Production
    • Legenda Kelam Malin Kundang
      • Writer
      • Post-production



    • Love Therapy (2025)
      Love Therapy
      5.9
      • Writer
      • 2025
    • Morgan Oey in The Siege at Thorn High (2025)
      The Siege at Thorn High
      7.7
      • Writer
      • 2025
    • Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (2024)
      Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
      6.5
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2024
    • Grave Torture (2024)
      Grave Torture
      6.2
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Pevita Pearce in Sri Asih (2022)
      Sri Asih
      6.1
      • screenplay by
      • 2022
    • Ayu Laksmi in Satan's Slaves 2: Communion (2022)
      Satan's Slaves 2: Communion
      6.7
      • written by
      • 2022
    • The Queen of Black Magic (2019)
      The Queen of Black Magic
      6.5
      • Writer
      • 2019
    • Marissa Anita, Tara Basro, and Asmara Abigail in Impetigore (2019)
      Impetigore
      6.6
      • Writer
      • 2019
    • Gundala (2019)
      Gundala
      6.1
      • written by
      • 2019
    • Newly Rich (2019)
      Newly Rich
      6.6
      • Writer
      • 2019
    • Folklore (2018)
      Folklore
      5.8
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2018
    • Satan's Slaves (2017)
      Satan's Slaves
      6.5
      • written by
      • 2017
    • Jalanin Aja (2017)
      Jalanin Aja
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Manoj Punjabi, Ardy Octaviand, Indah Permatasari, Tatjana Saphira, Ernest Prakasa, Arie Kriting, Pandji Pragiwaksono, and Ardit Erwandha in Stip & Pensil (2017)
      Stip & Pensil
      6.4
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Don't Blink
      5.2
      Short
      • writer
      • 2016

    Director



    • Ghost in the Cell
      • Director
      • Post-production
    • Perkasa Seperti Air
      • Director
      • In Production



    • Morgan Oey in The Siege at Thorn High (2025)
      The Siege at Thorn High
      7.7
      • Director
      • 2025
    • Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (2024)
      Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Grave Torture (2024)
      Grave Torture
      6.2
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Ayu Laksmi in Satan's Slaves 2: Communion (2022)
      Satan's Slaves 2: Communion
      6.7
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Marissa Anita, Tara Basro, and Asmara Abigail in Impetigore (2019)
      Impetigore
      6.6
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Gundala (2019)
      Gundala
      6.1
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Folklore (2018)
      Folklore
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Satan's Slaves (2017)
      Satan's Slaves
      6.5
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Jalanin Aja (2017)
      Jalanin Aja
      Short
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Don't Blink
      5.2
      Short
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Art Through Our Eyes (2016)
      Art Through Our Eyes
      5.2
      Short
      • Director (segment "Wounded Lion")
      • 2016
    • Jenny (2016)
      Jenny
      6.6
      Short
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Halfworlds (2015)
      Halfworlds
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2015–2016
    • A Copy of My Mind (2015)
      A Copy of My Mind
      7.2
      • Director
      • 2015
    • The New Found (2013)
      The New Found
      Short
      • Director
      • 2013

    Actor



    • Morgan Oey in The Siege at Thorn High (2025)
      The Siege at Thorn High
      7.7
      • Security Guards
      • News Coverage
      • 2025
    • Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (2024)
      Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Government Official #1
      • 2024
    • Ayu Laksmi in Satan's Slaves 2: Communion (2022)
      Satan's Slaves 2: Communion
      6.7
      • Bus Passengers
      • 2022
    • Maizura, Amanda Rawles, and Asmara Abigail in A World Without (2021)
      A World Without
      3.9
      • Joko Liauw
      • 2021
    • Daysleepers (2018)
      Daysleepers
      7.4
      • Tito
      • 2018
    • 27 Steps of May (2018)
      27 Steps of May
      7.9
      • Opponent boxer manager
      • 2018
    • Ave Maryam (2018)
      Ave Maryam
      6.8
      • Martin
      • 2018
    • Fly by Night (2018)
      Fly by Night
      6.7
      • Alan
      • 2018
    • Surya Saputra, Tora Sudiro, Dinda Kanyadewi, and Soleh Solihun in Reunion Z (2018)
      Reunion Z
      4.4
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Bryan Warow, Arya Vasco, Lutesha, and Alexandra Kosasie in My Generation (2017)
      My Generation
      6.9
      • Konji's Father
      • 2017
    • Karina Salim, Morgan Oey, and Tatyana Akman in Switch (2017)
      Switch
      TV Mini Series
      • Joko Anwar
      • 2017
    • The Underdogs (2017)
      The Underdogs
      6.2
      • Ellie's Dad
      • 2017
    • Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody (2017)
      Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody
      7.1
      • Debt Collector
      • 2017
    • Galih dan Ratna (2017)
      Galih dan Ratna
      6.4
      • Pak Dedy
      • 2017
    • Three Sassy Sisters (2016)
      Three Sassy Sisters
      6.4
      • Taxi Driver
      • 2016

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    Gundala (2019) Teaser Trailer
    Demo Reel 1:01
    Gundala (2019) Teaser Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:04
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:04
    Official Trailer
    Tales of the Uncanny
    Trailer 2:06
    Tales of the Uncanny
    Galih & Ratna
    Trailer 1:43
    Galih & Ratna

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
    • Born
      • January 3, 1976
      • Medan, Indonesia

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