SMOKING AND SWEARING her way through royal duties, Vicky Krieps’ portrayal of Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Corsage is definitely not in keeping with the longstanding perception of the 19th-century monarch. Affectionately known as ‘Sissi’, the Empress has long been depicted as the perfect princess; celebrated primarily for her beauty and taste in fashion. Speaking to Empire, the Phantom Thread star breaks down how Corsage reclaims Sissi’s image as a formidable leader and independent hero.