Defenders of Life
“Children Bearing Children”
Synopsis
In the hills of Costa Rica, Doña Carmen struggles to pass on her tribe's traditional ways of life. She must soon marry off her only granddaughter, and 70-year-old shaman Don Claudio lays his claim to the girl, who is only 12 and already impregnated by him. When the girl befriends the young son of a visiting anthropologist, it forces a collision between the modern world and the ancient one.
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Defenders of Life - Teaser
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-07
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dana Ziyasheva
- Screenplay & Story
- Dana Ziyasheva
- Original Score
- Andrej Petras & Gromkost O.K.
- Original Title
- Defenders of Life
- Country of Origin
- Costa Rica
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dana Ziyasheva
Dana Ziyasheva
Andrej Petras & Gromkost O.K.
Dana Ziyasheva, Fernando Fonseca Espinoza
Department Leadership Roster
Dana Ziyasheva
Director
Dana Ziyasheva
Writer
Dana Ziyasheva
Editor
Fernando Fonseca Espinoza
Editor
Andrej Petras & Gromkost O.K.
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defenders of Life
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What is Defenders of Life about?
In the hills of Costa Rica, Doña Carmen struggles to pass on her tribe's traditional ways of life. She must soon marry off her only granddaughter, and 70-year-old shaman Don Claudio lays his claim to the girl, who is only 12 and already impregnated by him. When the girl befriends the young son of a visiting anthropologist, it forces a collision between the modern world and the ancient one.
Who directed Defenders of Life?
Defenders of Life was directed by Dana Ziyasheva.
Who stars in Defenders of Life?
The principal cast of Defenders of Life includes Beatriz Brenes, Arman Darbo, Eylin Esther Jimenez Gonzales, Carmen Romero Palacios, Francisco Rodriguez Atencio.
When was Defenders of Life released and how long is it?
Defenders of Life was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Defenders of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Defenders of Life was composed by Andrej Petras & Gromkost O.K..