But this is not the only notable use of camera work in the film, the placement of the camera plays a vital role in the perception of the scene. Replacing camera cuts with long takes adds realism and a sense of space to the image; wherever the camera moves, that is where the kingdom exists, and even beyond. A good example of this is again the cafe scene at the beginning of the film. As Theo exits the store, the camera follows him and travels through the city like a person going out and looking at every detail, the same way a viewer would if immersed in the film. Then the camera pans to what Theo is doing rather than cutting to his face, again simulating a person's reaction. After the explosion, the camera pans to the aftermath and shows the destruction. This whole sequence shows how the director chose to place the camera from the point of view of a person following Théo, aka the spectator. Another result is a feeling of real time, of knowing exactly how much time has passed since Theo left the store and not missing anything that happened during that time.