1980 04 25 Paris Match

Magazine Overview

Title: A Bout Portant...
Issue: 1er Trimestre 1980
Publisher: Paris Match
Country: France
Language: French

This issue of "A Bout Portant..." from Paris Match features an in-depth interview with Jimmy Guieu, a prolific journalist, writer, and researcher known for his 80 science fiction novels. The cover story highlights his latest book, "Contacts Ovni Cergy-Pontoise," published by Editions du Rocher.

Interview with Jimmy Guieu

Guieu explains his motivation for writing "Contacts Ovni Cergy-Pontoise," stating that many errors and inaccuracies had been published regarding the alleged UFO abduction of Franck Fontaine. He emphasizes his commitment to accurately reporting the protagonists' accounts, including recordings made under hypnosis by Jean-Pierre Prévost. Guieu firmly believes in the authenticity of the Cergy-Pontoise affair, having personally met and observed the three young individuals involved for thirteen days. He vouches for their sincerity and confidence, noting that they initially hesitated to write their story but were convinced by the potential to help other contactees.

He reveals that a film based on the book is planned for early 1981, produced by André Djaqui.

Regarding the Gepan (Group for the Study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena), Guieu expresses a positive view of its scientific methodology, particularly its study of physical traces. However, he criticizes the influence of a scientific committee that he believes is resistant to the extraterrestrial hypothesis. Guieu argues that placing contactees in psychiatric hospitals is not conducive to obtaining accurate information. He suggests that organizations like Imsa, which focus on psychological and human aspects, are better equipped to conduct thorough investigations. Guieu notes the growing number of contactees who are increasingly willing to share their experiences and undergo hypnotic regression.

He highlights the spectacular results obtained by hypnotist Daniel Huguet in the Franck Fontaine case.

Guieu confirms that encounters of the 'Third Kind' are increasing, suggesting this is a prelude to extraordinary events. He recalls discussions with American scientist Allen Hynek in 1978 about this trend. Guieu anticipates an official contact with extraterrestrial intelligences in the coming times, noting the consistent messages received by contactees from 'intelligences from outside.' He appeals to those who have not yet spoken out about their 'Third Kind' encounters to write to Imsa, assuring them of anonymity. He also makes a specific plea for a man and his wife who were allegedly illegally confined in a psychiatric hospital after filming a UFO to come forward, emphasizing the importance of their testimony, especially given the wife's continued confinement.

When asked about the intentions of these beings from elsewhere, Guieu posits a two-stage plan. Initially, they are installing a control system on Earth, using demonstrations, sometimes absurd, to make humanity accept their existence through a slow reasoning process. In the second stage, this control system is accompanied by messages and warnings, urging humanity towards beneficial, spiritual elevation. Guieu believes that if humanity reaches this stage, contact will be established. Otherwise, humanity will continue its decline, marked by pollution, violence, and massacres, a downward spiral that could potentially be halted by a natural cataclysm.

Guieu reflects on what he would do if he experienced a UFO encounter like Franck Fontaine's. As a science fiction writer and UFO enthusiast for thirty years, he acknowledges that many would accuse him of being too imaginative or fabricating the story. However, he states that such an experience would not repel him.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's stance, as presented through this interview, strongly supports the reality of UFO encounters and extraterrestrial contact. It advocates for open-mindedness, rigorous investigation that includes psychological and human factors, and a belief in the potential for significant future interactions with non-human intelligences. The editorial emphasis is on uncovering truth, correcting misinformation, and encouraging those with experiences to come forward, while also warning of potential negative consequences for humanity if it fails to evolve spiritually.