“If you will look I'm sure you'll find something that makes you feel something,

and this is art.” - Joan Barbero

Truth, Power, and the Stories We Dare to Tell

A Catalan screenwriter steps out from behind the script and into the pages of his own story; and what unfolds is a conversation about truth, power, and the messy humanity inside every character he creates. From crafting hit Spanish TV series to building a 13th-century world filled with strong women, hidden histories, and moral complexity, Joan Barbero reveals why the best stories aren’t about heroes or villains; they’re about the uncomfortable space in between.

In this episode we dig into his unexpected path from biology to screenwriting, the reality of being an “artisan” in a collaborative industry, and what finally pushed him to write his first novel. Along the way, we explore the tension between historical truth and creative freedom, the discipline of rewriting, and why stepping fully into the mind of a character; even the darkest ones; is where real storytelling begins.

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