‘I Want to Believe’: New Documentary Explores the Enigma of Billy Meier with Newly Revealed Top Creative Team

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Chilean writer Julio Rojas, famous for his audio series ‘Caso 63,’ and director Miguel León, recognized for ‘El Secreto del Doctor Grinberg’ (2020) and Netflix’s ‘La Dama del Silencio’ (2023), have spent the last two years examining Billy Meier, a figure who remains one of the most enigmatic and contentious in UFO research.

They’re teaming up with Maquina Vega, a fresh production company headquartered in Los Angeles and Mexico City. This company is a joint venture between Gary “Gaz” Alazraki, known for ‘Father of the Bride,’ and producer Alisa Tager. Their project, titled ‘I Want to Believe,’ is a documentary that seeks to offer an in-depth and intriguing investigation into Meier’s unusual and frequently debated assertions about extraterrestrial life.

Born in Switzerland in 1937, Billy Meier claims that his interactions with extraterrestrials started when he was just five years old. During the 1970s, he garnered a broad following for his captivating UFO photographs, which were taken against the serene backdrop of Switzerland’s countryside.

These pictures ignited intrigue and debates, catapulting Meier into a position of reverence as a spiritual guide and a globally recognized authority on UFO studies.

It’s intriguing to note that one of Meier’s well-known photographs was initially featured on the original poster for The X-Files. However, a legal disagreement later resulted in the show taking down this iconic image. Despite the contentious issues surrounding Meier and his assertions, his claims and photos remain a hot topic of discussion regarding the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Julio Rojas shared with Variety that our initial interest in finding the most renowned UFO image in pop culture evolved into a passionate pursuit for us both, as we became determined to uncover truths about the nature of reality itself,” he stated.

The investigation primarily centered around an intriguing 1976 photograph, supposedly depicting a UFO over the Swiss landscape, which predates technologies like Photoshop and AI capable of manipulating such images. Pondering on this puzzling photo, Rojas questioned, “What was it about that mysterious image that captivated so many minds?

The trip took them through different parts of the world – starting in Switzerland, moving on to Washington, Oslo, and the Vatican Observatory, then Mexico City and lastly London. They also visited cities such as New York, Rome, Madrid, and Arizona. Testimonies from various sources and experiences at each location provided fresh perspectives. Rojas stated that each location and story contributed a “unique piece to this intriguing puzzle and endless maze.

For the movie, Julio Rojas journeyed to Switzerland to encounter Billy Meier. There, the boundary between fantasy and truth appeared to dissolve, a concept ideally fitting for director Miguel León, renowned for merging factual and fictional elements in his productions, making him an excellent fit to portray the enigma surrounding Meier’s extraordinary assertions.

Leon referred to it as an ‘intellectual rollercoaster ride,'” he explained. This captivating mystery delves into a thrilling journey for the audience. He likened the project to a “tale woven from the threads of Babel,” shot over almost two years, spanning across seven different nations, in search of an enigmatic photograph that blurs the lines between what’s real and fabricated.

The visuals in the movie are skillfully created by Carlos Muñoz Gómez-Quintero, an accomplished cinematographer hailing from Barcelona with close to two decades of experience under his belt. Renowned for his mastery of natural light and creating intricate interior settings, Muñoz promises to infuse the documentary with a unique visual flair and depth.

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2025-01-21 18:14