Elisabeth of Austria, the empress nicknamed Sissi, has always been idolized for her beauty and known for setting fashion trends. However, in 1877, when she turns 40, she is officially considered old. Sissi then starts a crusade to try to maintain her public image, in a battle against time in the name of her vanity. Best Performance Award for Vicky Krieps at the Un Certain Regard section at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.