Photo: Rumah Film / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / actor / journalist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Wheeling Park High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Asia's Most Influential Indonesia
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Satan's Slaves | — |
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jokoanwar/
- Xhttps://x.com/jokoanwar
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joko%20Anwar
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.
How tall is Joko Anwar?
Joko Anwar is 2 cm.
What is Joko Anwar known for?
Notable works include Satan's Slaves.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.