Contemporary Indian Cinema: Lecture by Bina Paul + Screening of *Victoria*
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Colegio Mayor – Fernando de los Ríos Student Residence. Av. de las Ciudades, 1. 28903 Getafe, Madrid
Admission: Free admission until capacity is reached
Language: Lecture in English
Screening: Original version in Malayalam with Spanish subtitles
As part of the UC3M India Week, this session offers an introduction to contemporary Indian cinema led by Bina Paul, one of the most renowned professionals in India’s audiovisual sector, followed by a screening of *Victoria*, a film directed by Sivaranjini that has won awards at international film festivals.
The event will begin with a lecture by Bina Paul on Indian cinema, in which she will discuss her professional experience and some of the key ways to approach an extraordinarily diverse cinematic tradition, characterized by multiple languages, regional film industries, narrative traditions, and new auteur perspectives.
Next up is Victoria (2024), a Malayalam-language film directed by Sivaranjini that centers on a young beautician from a small town and the family, religious, and personal conflicts she faces in her life.
Bina Paul
A 1983 graduate of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, Bina Paul has built a distinguished career spanning more than three decades as a film editor, director, producer, and festival programmer.
As an editor, she has worked with prominent Indian filmmakers and has received numerous state and national awards. Among the films in which she has worked are *Amma Ariyan* by John Abraham; *Agnisakshi* by Shyamaprasad; *Janmadinam* by Suma Josson; *Mitr, My Friend* by Revathi; *Dance Like a Man* by Pamela Rooks; *In Othello* by Roysten Abel; and *Daya* by Venu.
She has also built a career as a documentary filmmaker. Among her works is *The Sound of Silence*, which focuses on women in universities and has been screened at numerous national and international film festivals.
As an executive producer, she has also participated in various audiovisual campaigns focused on social and health issues, carrying out research, direction, and production tasks.
In addition to her work as a filmmaker, Bina Paul has served as artistic director of the Kerala International Film Festival and the Kerala International Short Film and Documentary Festival since their inception. She has served on juries at international festivals such as Berlin, Durban, Locarno, Romania, and Zanzibar, and regularly works as a film programmer and curator both in India and abroad.
Forecast: Victory
Address: Sivaranjini
Year: 2024
Language: Malayalam
Subtitles: Spanish
Running time: 84 min
Original title: Victoria
Synopsis: *
* Victoria, a beautician from a small town, defies her Catholic family by running away with her Hindu boyfriend. Her life becomes even more complicated when a neighbor gives her a rooster intended for religious purposes.
The film won the FIPRESCI Award for Best Malayalam Debut Feature at the 2024 Kerala International Film Festival and the Golden Goblet Award for Best Actress at the 2025 Shanghai International Film Festival.
Activity offering academic credit for UC3M students through the Activity Passport.
For the activity to count toward your credits, you must register in advance through the Activity Passport—in addition to reserving a spot, when applicable—and sign in at the end of the activity.
You can register for UC3M India Week activities through: Activity Passport Registration
Section: On Campus / Other Activities