Empress Elizabeth of Austria (Sissi) has been idolized for her beauty and renowned for inspiring fashion trends.
In 1877, Sissi celebrates her 40th birthday and must fight to maintain her public image by lacing her corset tighter and tighter.
While Elizabeth’s role has been reduced against her wishes to purely performative, her thirst for knowledge and zest for life makes her more restless in Vienna. She travels to England and Bavaria, visiting former lovers and old friends, seeking the excitement and purpose of her youth.
With a future of strictly ceremonial duties, Elizabeth rebels against the image of herself and comes up with a plan to protect her legacy.
Vicky Krieps
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