Steven Spielberg is set to release his latest sci-fi film, "Disclosure Day," a project he describes as a "bookend" to his iconic 1977 movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Nearly 50 years later, Spielberg isn't just depicting alien arrivals; instead, he envisions their long-standing presence on Earth, with evidence systematically suppressed over time.
Discussing the new film's core concept, Spielberg stated, "What happens if someone in power, who has access to all the visual evidence files from the last 80 years, decides to dump all that information onto the world at once? And those trying to stop this disclosure are essentially the core of this chase film."
Spielberg also highlighted that the topic of extraterrestrial life extends beyond scientific imagination, profoundly impacting religious beliefs and humanity's understanding of its place in the universe.
"The film also takes the church's perspective," he explained, "asking what impact this would have on the fundamental beliefs held by many. Is God only the God of our planet? Or is God the deity in every galaxy where civilization, intelligent life, or even developing life exists?"
As for his personal belief regarding whether aliens have visited Earth, Spielberg offered a clear answer:
"Based on all the circumstantial evidence I've gathered in my lifetime, based on everyone I've listened to, every documentary I've watched, and all the congressional testimonies I've heard, I absolutely believe they have been here, and they are here now. Who knows, maybe they've been here all along."
via： CBS