JAKARTA - Director Joko Anwar received the title of Knight 'Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres' from the French Government. This title is given to figures who are dedicated to developing cinema globally.
Thursday, December 11 local time, Joko Anwar received the title in a ceremony held at the French Ministry of Culture Building, Paris. In 20 years of work, the films he has worked on have received attention not only from local but also international.
The award was pinned directly by the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, who in her speech highlighted Joko Anwar's unique approach to his work.
"His dedication and commitment have contributed to the advancement of Indonesian cinema, as well as enriching the world cinema dialogue," said Culture Minister Rachida Dati.
The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is one of the highest cultural awards given by the French government to figures who are considered to have contributed to art and literature.
Some of the names who received this honor mark include Martin Scorsese, David Lynch, Tim Burton, Pedro Almodóvar, Isabelle Huppert, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, David Bowie, and Hayao Miyazaki.
English:
The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres has three levels of awards given annually, namely Commandeur (Commander), Officier (Official), and Chevalier (Knight). Joko Anwar received the title in the Chevalier category, marked by a medal with a ribbon attached to the left.
In 2024, some of the public figures who received the Chevalier include director Denis Villeneuve, actress Zoe Saldana, actress Karla Sofia Gascon, actress Selena Gomez, and others.
"Through stories wrapped in horror, thriller, or comedy, I try to talk about things that are often difficult to talk about directly, about injustice, about power, about humans and the environment they stand on," said Joko Anwar.
Joko Anwar himself is active in the entertainment industry to this day. In 2025, he directed the film Siege on Bukit Duri and produced the film Legend of the Dark Malin Kundang.
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