Costume drama — Vicky Krieps says a corset is a “torture instrument”.
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.