Jeremias Nyangoen
Biography
Jeremias Nyangoen (born 29 June 1968) is an Indonesian actor and screenwriter. Jeremias is known for his role as the Indonesian cannibal character, Sumanto, in the film Kanibal - Sumanto in 2004. In 2024, Jeremias directed Women From Rote Island as his directorial debut. This film succeeded in winning the Citra Cup at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Vacuum Cleaner Salesman
Four stories unfold in Jakarta, a big city that feels cold and dehumanizing. Life there strips away meaning, turning people into soulless zombies. In their search for purpose, youths turn to the only things that seem worthwhile—television and movies. This obsession pushes them down a dark path, transforming them into twisted versions of anti-heroes who make anti-social choices that spiral out of control.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Sumanto (The Cannibal)
Sumanto's crime of cannibalism caused a commotion to everyone in a small village and made headlines in the newspapers. He recounts his life journey and crimes to a journalist.