Tetsu MAEDA 前田哲
90 Years Old – So What?
九十歳。何がめでたい
Nippon Cinema ª
Aged 90, successful author Aiko enjoys her retirement – until an editor shows up at her door trying to recruit her for his magazine. Reluctantly, she agrees and her sharp observations strike a nerve, making her column a surprise success. Director Tetsu MAEDA has created a heartwarming comedy about growing old, with Mitsuko KUSABUE in the lead role.
Tue., May 27, 2025, 19:00
Mousonturm Saal
Including opening ceremony
German premiere
Original with English subtitles
Wed., May 28, 2025, 16:00
Cinéma Arthouse Kino
German premiere
Original with English subtitles
Comedy Drama Social issues
九十歳。何がめでたい
90sai Naniga Medetai
Japan 2024
99 minutes
Director
Tetsu MAEDA
Script
Satomi OSHIMA Based on the original novels “90sai Naniga Medetai” and “98sai Tatakaiyamazu Hiwakurezu” by Aiko SATO published by Shogakukan
Cinematography
Hideo YAMAMOTO
World sales
Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS)
Cast
Mitsuko KUSABUE, Toshiaki KARASAWA, Sawako FUJIMA, Tae KIMURA, Miki MAYA
About Tetsu MAEDA
前田哲
Tetsu MAEDA, born in Osaka Prefecture in 1972, began his career in film as a props technician and assistant art director at Toei Tokyo Studio. As an assistant director, he worked under Juzo ITAMI, Yoichi SAI and Junji SAKAMOTO, among others. He wrote and directed his feature-length debut, SWING MAN, in 2000. His film SCHOOL DAYS WITH A PIG (2008) had a successful international festival run and won several awards. Nippon Connection has featured his films GAKINCHO ROCK (2003 / NC ’04), SUKIYAKI (2011 / NC ’12), and 90 YEARS OLD – SO WHAT? (2024 / NC ’25). His film HANAMANMA was released in April 2025.