Austria’s submission to the Oscars for Best International Feature Film
A bold and timely reflection on a woman’s worth and agency in 19th century Europe, that pulls back the curtain on Empress Elizabeth (Phantom Thread’s Vicky Krieps), revealing the modern aspirations and darkest secrets of this disruptive early influencer. Directed by Marie Kreutzer (The Ground Beneath my Feet, Berlin 2019 Competition).
Empress Elizabeth of Austria is idolized for her beauty and renowned for inspiring fashion trends. But in 1877, ‘Sisi’ 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 hunger for knowledge and zest for life makes her more and more restless in Vienna.
| Genres | Drama |
| Director | Marie Kreutzer |
| Cast | Vicky Krieps, Florian Teichtmeister, Katharina Lorenz, Colin Morgan |
| Language | German |
| Subtitles | English |
| Runtime | 112 mins |
| Available | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Festivals & Awards | Winner of:
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| Territories | WW ex - Austria, Germany, France, DROM, COM, Monaco, Andorra, United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland (EIRE), English-speaking Malta, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and the United States of America, Canada and their respective territories, possessions and commonwealths (including Porto Rico), the Caribbean Basin, the Bahamas and Bermuda |