Here we find Kieslowski again in documentary mode, but with the inclusion of an actor in the main role and some scripted dialogue based on actual events, his discomfort with the documentary is becoming clear. The black and white photography is especially effective, as Kieslowski uses close-ups to capture faces in the spaces between others around the examining table. Often, the eyes of characters remain in shadow, even as the face is lit, giving a sense of mystery--and menace--to the proceedings.