Cuando la historia y el patrimonio invaden la pantalla. Diálogo con Javier Olivares

Abstract

In recent years, the genre of historical fiction has seen notable growth in Spanish television. With Isabel (2012-2014), Victor Ros (2015-2016) and El Ministerio del Tiempo (2015-2020), Javier Olivares manages to give life to a unique universe, managing to invade viewers’ screens with historical characters linked to Spanish cultural heritage. Olivares, one of the most important producers and scriptwriters of Spanish fiction today, talks about the logic behind the production of fictional and historical series in this interview. Issues related to the (re) production and (re) creation of emblematic figures in the art and history of Spain, their aesthetic construction process, their degree of scope and thier impact on society, as well as the producer’s upcoming projects.