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.

Tevfik Bey loses his wife during the birth of his daughter Nuran. Suat and Fuat, who are taken under Tevfik Bey's wing, grow up with Nuran. One night, Arif kills Tevfik, with whom he had a falling out. Arif's men also kidnap Nuran. Left behind, Suat and Fuat cannot forget Nuran's abduction. Years later, Fuat becomes the owner of a nightclub in Istanbul. Suat, on the other hand, is a ruthless gangster. One day, Suat finds a clue about Nuran, who now goes by the name Zehra. After much effort, Suat rescues Nuran from Arif's clutches. Nuran falls in love with Suat, whom she sees as a hero. However, this does not sit well with Fuat. A new chapter in the lives of all three is about to begin.
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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