Joko Anwar
Directing
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.
Born: January 3, 1976
Place of Birth: Medan, Indonesia
Known For
27 Steps of May
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. Traumatized significantly by this incident, May withdraws completely from life.
The Siege at Thorn High
Edwin promised to his sister on her deathbed to find her son she gave up a long time ago. Edwin's quest brought him to become a substitute teacher in Duri High School, Jakarta, a school for juvenile delinquents. There he must face the most violent students to find his nephew. When he eventually finds the boy, a city-wide riot erupts and Edwin is trapped in the school with the cruel kids out for his blood.
Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody
After starting their traveling coffee business, friends Ben and Jody reopen their shop in Jakarta, where new opportunities and challenges begin to brew.
Before the Morning Repeated
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 very different in character. The oldest, Firman, the weakest, just get divorced and in idle condition. The second, Satria, a young contractor, has big ambitions to grow his business. Satria certainly be the golden boy of the family. And the last is Dian, the youngest, beloved of all family members, has been engaged to Hassan, a member of Parliament who is young, hungry and has a lot of connections to government officials. Stress due to rumors around him, Yan decides to resign. Soen does not understand what is going with his son. She also gets stress and then is hospitalized. Soen finally died. Family’s life is changed quickly and become more gloomy and not as warm as before. Money change all: the family’s values begin to collapse and reveal the falsity around them.
My Generation
Four high school friends must face the consequences of their video critics after the principal forbid them to have their annual vacation.
Nay
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 manager Ajeng, Ben's mother, and Pram - who she thinks is dependable. Shot entirely in a car.
Madame X
Threatened by Kanjeng Badai and his militant and homophobic political party, a country's safety depends on Adam, a hairdresser.
Tales of the Uncanny
A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.
Satan's Slaves 2: Communion
After moving from their home to an apartment building, a new terror awaits Rini’s family.
Galih & Ratna
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.
Filmography
as Security / Radio Announcer / News Coverage
as Government Official #1
as Radio broadcasters / Radio callers / Bus passenger
as Joko Liauw
as Self
as Opponent Boxer Manager
as Father Martin
as Alan
as Joko Anwar
as Tito
as Konji's Dad
as Dono Budiono
as Juri Beasiswa Film #1
as Papa Ellie
as Pak Dedi
as Taxi Driver
as Pram (voice)
as Debt Collector
as Joko
as Anggota DPR
as Polisi 1
as Dentist
as Produser Hantu
as Peter Umur 36 Tahun
as Mr. Tiko
as Aline
as Yuppie #3
as Ubay (voice)
as Sutradara Film
as Interrogator
as Yahya
as Arya
as The Producer
as Restaurant Manager