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Corsage

  • 2022
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  • 1h 54m
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6.5/10
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Vicky Krieps in Corsage (2022)
A fictional account of the later years of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. On Christmas Eve 1877, Elisabeth turns 40 and is officially deemed an old woman and starts trying to maintain her public image, once idolized for her beauty.
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A fictional account of one year in the life of Empress Elisabeth Of Austria. On Christmas Eve 1877, Elisabeth, once idolized for her beauty, turns 40 and is officially deemed an old woman; s... Read allA fictional account of one year in the life of Empress Elisabeth Of Austria. On Christmas Eve 1877, Elisabeth, once idolized for her beauty, turns 40 and is officially deemed an old woman; she starts trying to maintain her public image.A fictional account of one year in the life of Empress Elisabeth Of Austria. On Christmas Eve 1877, Elisabeth, once idolized for her beauty, turns 40 and is officially deemed an old woman; she starts trying to maintain her public image.

  • Director
    • Marie Kreutzer
  • Writer
    • Marie Kreutzer
  • Stars
    • Vicky Krieps
    • Florian Teichtmeister
    • Katharina Lorenz
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    11K
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    • Director
      • Marie Kreutzer
    • Writer
      • Marie Kreutzer
    • Stars
      • Vicky Krieps
      • Florian Teichtmeister
      • Katharina Lorenz
    • 54User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 17 wins & 43 nominations total

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    Vicky Krieps
    Vicky Krieps
    • Elisabeth
    Florian Teichtmeister
    Florian Teichtmeister
    • Franz Joseph
    Katharina Lorenz
    Katharina Lorenz
    • Marie Festetics
    Jeanne Werner
    Jeanne Werner
    • Ida Ferenczy
    Alma Hasun
    • Fanny Feifalik
    Manuel Rubey
    Manuel Rubey
    • Ludwig II, King of Bavaria
    Finnegan Oldfield
    Finnegan Oldfield
    • Louis Le Prince
    Aaron Friesz
    • Rudolf
    Rosa Hajjaj
    • Valerie
    Lilly Marie Tschörtner
    • Marie, Queen of the Two Sicilies
    Colin Morgan
    Colin Morgan
    • Bay Middleton
    Kajetan Dick
    • Cajetan Felder
    Regina Fritsch
    Regina Fritsch
    • Countess of Fürstenberg
    May Garzon
    • Lady of Spencer
    Norman Hacker
    Norman Hacker
    • Chief Physician Leidesdorf
    Marlene Hauser
    • Chambermaid Fini
    Klaus Huhle
    • Dr. von Widerhofer
    Sonia Laszlo
    • Fencing Master
    • Director
      • Marie Kreutzer
    • Writer
      • Marie Kreutzer
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Corsage' delves into Empress Elisabeth of Austria's conflict with societal norms and personal autonomy, emphasizing beauty, power, and gender limitations. Vicky Krieps' performance is lauded for its depth and complexity. However, the film faces criticism for its sluggish tempo, historical inaccuracies, and disjointed storyline. Some find the anachronistic aspects and historical deviations distracting. Despite these drawbacks, the film's cinematography, costume design, and Krieps' captivating performance are often noted as significant strengths.
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    7FilmFanatic2023

    A Stunning Exploration of Beauty, Power, and Constraints

    A beautifully shot and elegiac film that explores the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria as she navigates the expectations of her culture and her own desires. Vicky Krieps gives a layered and nuanced performance as Elisabeth, and the metaphor of the corset effectively symbolizes the constrictions of her privileged but powerless life. While the film is unabashedly fictionalized, it effectively captures the internal struggles of a woman who is constantly told what to do and who grapples with the fear of losing her beauty and power as she ages. The sumptuous settings and contemporary songs add to the overall atmosphere of the film, which is both poignant and thought-provoking. Overall, "Corsage" is a worthwhile watch for fans of historical dramas and those interested in exploring themes of beauty, power, and the constraints of societal expectations.
    7avindugunasinghe

    Loneliness was tough, the toughest role.

    Corsage is a tale of a woman now and then a prisoner of fame a prisoner of formalities. Torturing depression that an empress can't escape, corsage captures the tragic reality of human lives that's glazed with grandeurs erupting from time to time, Vicky's performance is absolutely devoted and sharp along with the equally excellent work by the rest of the cast. The cinematography captures the simplicity and beauty of every moment very well. Great use of audio enriching each scene with melody. Corsage is a slow developing story about life that has a bittersweetness that would last for a good amount of time.
    9Bachfeuer

    Being an empress is no fairy tale

    It has been many months since I came across a new film as satisfying as this one. The unusual device of seeding a big-budget costume drama with anachronisms to signal that something applicable across time is being communicated does alas lend itself to misunderstanding. It is good enough for this to be merely a vehicle for Ms. Krieps. That being a woman is complicated no matter the time period or the circumstances is enough for a premise.

    To best be able to enjoy Corsage, I recommend finding out as little as possible about its many surprises in advance. But I do recommend finding out about the pertinent history and people, and in particular, to see the old Sissi films with Romy Schneider. This film is intended for German speakers, after all. I can easily imagine the two renditions of Empress Elizabeth as the same personality at different points in her life. Cf. Sissi (2021)

    Hint: the secondary dictionary meaning of "corsage" is intended.
    6CinemaSerf

    Corsage

    The danger with fictional accounts of the lives of real people, is that it is frequently all to easy to poke holes in the plot. This is one such film that takes just a little too much creative licence with the the life of the Empress Elisabeth (Vicky Krieps). Wife of the famed Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Josef (Florian Teichtmeister), this film follows a supposed year in the life of this curious historical figure who, having suffered a family tragedy and having a rather estranged emotional relationship with her husband, spends much of her life obsessing with her weight and seeking solitude. Krieps is on good form, she creates a persona for her character that is effective to watch, but the mixture of modern and period scenarios (old buildings with modern fire doors; a cross-channel ferry!) seems anachronistic - to what end? The buildings in which she and her family inhabit have none of the opulence and grandeur of the Hofburg or Prague Castle, indeed the British home of her horse-master "Bay" (Colin Morgan) looks little better that a ramshackle ruin - and this is incongruous with the way we know she lived her life. Reclusive, yes, but still in splendour. It is also a particularly unremarkable year in her life to have chosen to illustrate. Not the previous ones where turbulence within the Imperial family reigned, not the famed "Mayerling" period which was ultimately held responsible for the final decline of this lady. There is also an highly speculative portrayal of her relationship with Bavaria's equally famous King Ludwig II (Manuel Rubey). The denouement itself is presented here in a rather too bizarre fashion that rather topped off this interesting but frankly flat and pace-less drama that offers us a glimpse of this intriguing woman, but little more of substance. Pity.
    7PK_71

    This is 40 - for an empress in the 1870s.

    There are several different ways to watch this movie.

    You could analyze its historical accuracy, and you would find grounds for criticism.

    You could be bothered by the fact that we're expected to sympathize with an empress, and you would find her personal struggles tiny, even pathetic, compared to the realities of her people.

    But you could also decide to enjoy the acting, the script and the beautiful settings. And I did. The brilliantly understated acting by Vicky Krieps forms the core of this movie, and she is supported by great performances by almost the entire cast. All in all, writer/director Marie Kreutzer and the actors make this story believable, even surprisingly relatable.

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    • Trivia
      The real Empress Elisabeth Of Austria refused all portraits or photographs after the age of 40 to maintain her youthful public image.
    • Goofs
      Franz Joseph I of Austria never blamed his wife, the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, for the death of Archduchess Sophie of Austria. The criticism of Elisabeth's parenting came from her mother-in-law, Princess Sophie of Bavaria.
    • Quotes

      Elisabeth: Nobody loves anybody

      Elisabeth: Everybody loves what he wants from others

      Elisabeth: And we love anybody that loves in us that which we would like to be.

    • Connections
      Featured in Amanda the Jedi Show: The Most Theatre Walkouts I've EVER Seen | Cannes 2022 Explained (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Help Me Make It Through The Night
      Written by Kris Kristofferson

      Performed by Sammi Smith

      (1970)

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2022 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Austria
      • Luxembourg
      • Germany
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Alamode Film (Germany)
      • IFC Films (United States)
    • Languages
      • German
      • French
      • English
      • Hungarian
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Corsage. La emperatriz rebelde
    • Filming locations
      • Vienna, Austria
    • Production companies
      • Film AG
      • Samsa Film
      • Komplizen Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €7,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $705,767
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $32,285
      • Dec 25, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,110,623
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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