Tetsu MAEDA 前田哲
九十歳。何がめでたい
90 Years Old – So What?
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.
九十歳。何がめでたい
90sai Naniga Medetai
日本 2024
99 分
監督
前田哲
脚本
Satomi OSHIMA Based on the original novels “90sai Naniga Medetai” and “98sai Tatakaiyamazu Hiwakurezu” by Aiko SATO published by Shogakukan
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.