Director / Writer Dana Ziyasheva Talks About 'Defenders of Life'
Director Dana Ziyasheva made her directorial debut, 'Defenders of Life' which focuses on the Ngäbe community, and the hardships Ngäbe girls faced in Costa Rica.

Foulad Bek, a wealthy reactionary who loves breeding horses, is coveted by his secretary Sami for his money. He tries to marry his sister Nana to Hassan, Foulad's heir. Hassan loves art and works in a circus with his friend Rashid. He loves Basbas, the daughter of the circus owner Bahlool. His father sends him to Cairo for Eid, but he refuses. Foulad instructs Nana to make Hassan fall in love with her.
Director Dana Ziyasheva made her directorial debut, 'Defenders of Life' which focuses on the Ngäbe community, and the hardships Ngäbe girls faced in Costa Rica.
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