it was important to chillon to pay attention to the smallest details and create the right atmosphere; the individual elements (wardrobe, sets, actors, and so on) would only work when presented through the correct production values. for the most part the sets such as the tiled walls and floors, microscopes, hospital room, had to be constructed. despite the aim at realism, it is still a science fiction film and could not be made without special effects, "however we tried not to use info graphics whenever it was possible."the criterion was clear: using the same techniques used by filmmakers of that time. models, make-up effects, animations from pictures previously shot and superimposition effects are some of the techniques that helped to set "die schneider krankheit" in a very specific style and period.