world premiere
noun
: the first regular performance (as of a theatrical production) anywhere in the world
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The Urdu-language drama, produced by Barefoot Pictures with co-production from France’s Woooz Pictures and associate producers from Germany and Canada, made its world premiere at the Sao Paulo International Film Festival before screening at the International Film Festival of India in Goa.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
The 5x7 darkroom prints make their world premiere alongside work by 18 contemporary artists (include the late David Driskell and Romare Bearden) in a presentation arranged by The Bishop Gallery.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Following its world premiere at Sundance, Seeds continued on to play at over 70 festivals, winning over a dozen awards including Grand Jury awards at Full Frame Film Festival, SFFILM Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025
Poitras and Obenhaus’ film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and went on to play Telluride, TIFF, NYFF, London, and IDFA.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
The 5x7 darkroom prints make their world premiere alongside work by 18 contemporary artists (include the late David Driskell and Romare Bearden) in a presentation arranged by The Bishop Gallery.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Following its world premiere at Sundance, Seeds continued on to play at over 70 festivals, winning over a dozen awards including Grand Jury awards at Full Frame Film Festival, SFFILM Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025
Poitras and Obenhaus’ film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and went on to play Telluride, TIFF, NYFF, London, and IDFA.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2025
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“World premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20premiere. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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