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.

Malena and Patricia live in a fragile state of balance. The daughter cares for her schizophrenic mother while trying to move on with her life, but Luis's return seems to drive her deeper into madness, despite Malena's desperate efforts to save 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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