What is "makhmalbaf"

Makhmalbaf is an Iranian surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Mohsen Makhmalbaf (born 1957), Iranian film director
• Samira Makhmalbaf (born 1977 or 1980), Iranian film director, daughter of Mohsen Makhmalbaf
• Hana Makhmalbaf (born 1988), Iranian film director, daughter of Mohsen Makhmalbaf