Is there a preview screening of this film?
an-te-PRI-ma — stress on third syllable. Five syllables total.
Ask about special preview screenings before a film's official release. Also used to refer to film trailers shown before the main feature. Context determines which meaning applies.
'Anteprima' can mean: 1) a preview/advance screening before official release, 2) the film trailers shown before the main feature. In cinema listings, 'anteprima nazionale' = nationwide advance premiere. Press screenings are 'proiezioni stampa'.
Quando è la prima del film?
When is the film premiere?
'Prima' = premiere (opening night) — often red-carpet event.
È in anteprima assoluta?
Is it an absolute world premiere?
'Anteprima assoluta' = world premiere — used for festival premieres.
Ci sono proiezioni speciali con il regista presente?
Are there special screenings with the director present?
Asks about Q&A events — common at Italian film festivals and arthouse cinemas.
Italian arthouse cinemas regularly organise 'proiezioni con dibattito' (screenings with discussion) featuring directors, actors or film critics. These events are very popular with the Italian cinephile community.