children in NANA's PARA-DISE --- that besides being outstand-ing, lend a vibrant comical and exuberant air to the movie. John Philispsien, who plays NANA's husband and father to her children, is truly remarkable. However, it is the magnificent perform-ance of Mathurin Emmanuel that kindles the flame to a truly heart throbbing presentation.

The tragic story in NANA.s PARADISE is buttered with laughter . plenty of laughter! In fact, joy and laughter come with equal doses of pain and suffering. The movie will make you weep, laugh . and celebrate all at the same time.