An auteur in his own right

Serious hit maker: Joko's films are not only box-office hits in Indonesia; they also explore heavy issues of the country while subverting societal norms and expectations. – Photos courtesy of Team Ceritalah

JOKO Anwar is a protean talent.

Switching from genre to genre, the 44-year-old cineaste and former “enfant terrible” has grown ever more assured in his handling of the language, rhythm and musicality of film.