Is Mohsen Makhmalbaf:more popular than James Kerwin? 
James Kerwin: James Kerwin (born October 13, 1973 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American film and theatre director. Mohsen Makhmalbaf:  He has made more than 20 feature films, won some 50 awards and been a juror in more than 15 major film festivals. Mohsen Makhmalbaf:  His award-winning films include "Kandahar"; his latest documentary is "The Gardener" and latest feature "The President".
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