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PhrasesAt the CinemaQuesto film ha vinto molti premi.
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Questo film ha vinto molti premi.

This film has won many awards.

Pronunciation

PRE-mi — stress on first syllable. 'Premio' is the singular, 'premi' is the plural.

When to use it

Mention when recommending a film to someone or explaining why a particular arthouse film is worth watching. Also heard in cinema promotional materials and listings.

What it means

Award-winning status is a key selling point for Italian art cinema. Major awards mentioned in Italian cinema context include the David di Donatello (Italy), Nastro d'Argento (Italy), Palme d'Or (Cannes), Golden Lion (Venice), Silver Bear (Berlin), and Academy Awards.

Variations

Ha vinto la Palma d'Oro a Cannes.

It won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

The most prestigious European film festival award.

Ha ricevuto ottime recensioni dalla critica.

It received excellent reviews from critics.

'La critica' = critics/press — 'recensioni' = reviews.

È stato nominato all'Oscar.

It was nominated for an Oscar.

Oscar nominations generate strong Italian media coverage.

Mini Dialogue

— Questo film ha vinto molti premi, tra cui il Leone d'Oro a Venezia. — Ah, davvero? Non ne sapevo niente. — Sì, è stato un evento importante del cinema italiano dell'anno scorso. — Allora devo assolutamente vederlo. — Te lo consiglio vivamente.

— This film has won many awards, including the Golden Lion at Venice. — Oh really? I knew nothing about it. — Yes, it was a major event in Italian cinema last year. — Then I absolutely must see it. — I strongly recommend it.

Cultural Note

The Venice Film Festival ('Mostra del Cinema di Venezia'), held every September, is the world's oldest film festival and one of the most prestigious. Italians follow it closely and winning the Golden Lion is career-defining.