Afghan Quote by Mohsen Makhmalbaf

“I myself had to grow a longer beard and Afghan clothes. I was in danger of being kidnapped by smugglers, though I didn't know it at the time.” quote by Mohsen Makhmalbaf — Download Open image

“I myself had to grow a longer beard and Afghan clothes. I was in danger of being kidnapped by smugglers, though I didn't know it at the time.”

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