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Joko Anwar is a film director, screenwriter and film producer. Born on January 3, 1976, Joko Anwar is from Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The age as of 2026 is 50. Education on record includes Wheeling Park High School. Listed accolades include Asia's Most Influential Indonesia (2021).
My Take
What I admire most about Joko Anwar is that he came to filmmaking through journalism and criticism. A director who once dissected other people's films tends to build his own with unusual structural rigor, and you feel that discipline in his work. Hailing from Medan in North Sumatra, he has done more than perhaps anyone to push Indonesian cinema, and his horror in particular, onto the world stage. Satan's Slaves elevated an entire regional genre. I respect filmmakers who keep one foot in the trenches even after earning acclaim, and I expect Anwar to keep delivering bold work for years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joko Anwar
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョコ・アンワル
- Reading
- じょこ・あんわる
- Born
- January 3, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
- Origin
- Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / actor / journalist
2. Background
- High school
- Wheeling Park High School
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Asia's Most Influential Indonesia
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Satan's Slaves | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jokoanwar/
- Xhttps://x.com/jokoanwar
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joko%20Anwar
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11036795
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joko Anwar born?
Born January 3, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Joko Anwar from?
Joko Anwar is from Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
What does Joko Anwar do?
Joko Anwar works as film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, journalist.
What is Joko Anwar known for?
Notable works include Satan's Slaves.
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