SENSITIVE MATTER

Cinemavixion Review

In 'Sensitive Matter,' set against the backdrop of Moscow in 1962, we are introduced to Tatyana, a young woman with aspirations of becoming a fashion designer. Her dreams are initially dashed when she fails to gain admission to the textile institute, a setback attributed to her father's past. However, fate intervenes, leading her to a position in the exclusive 'Hundredth Aisle' of the Stolitsa department store, a place catering to the Soviet elite. This unexpected turn offers Tatyana a new path to potentially achieve her ambitions and capture the attention of the fashion world, including Paris. Her journey is further complicated by a burgeoning romance with Volodya, a man from a prominent family, whose fiancée's presence introduces a significant emotional and professional hurdle. The narrative promises a compelling exploration of ambition, societal constraints, and the complexities of love within a specific historical context.