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Aryan Kaganof | |
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| Born | Ian Kerkhof South Africa |
| Other names | AK47 |
| Occupation(s) | film maker, novelist, poet, fine artist |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Awards | Golden Calf (Dutch Film Festival) |
Aryan Kaganof (born 1964 as Ian Kerkhof) is a South African film maker, novelist, poet and fine artist. In 1999 he changed his name to Aryan Kaganof.
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