Singer Studios’ acclaimed VR narrative Mrs Benz will premiere as part of the inaugural Immersive selection at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) — a landmark moment for immersive storytelling at one of the world’s most influential film markets.
Released to coincide with Mercedes-Benz’s anniversary year, this special edition of Mrs Benz celebrates the extraordinary true story of Bertha Benz, whose bold 1888 journey became the first long-distance automobile drive in history — and quietly reshaped the modern world.
Directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Eloise Singer, executive produced by Oscar and BAFTA winner Lesley Paterson, and starring Daisy Ridley alongside Moritz Bleibtreu, Mrs Benz blends cinematic storytelling with narrative-led interactivity. Created for immersive exhibition, the Anniversary Edition reframes the experience as both a cinematic tribute and a living archive — marking 140 years of innovation through memory, motion, and myth.
Following acclaimed premieres at Cannes, Venice, SXSW, and Sheffield Doc/Fest, the Berlinale EFM Immersive premiere places Mrs Benz at the forefront of a growing shift — one where immersive works sit confidently alongside film as part of the global cultural conversation.
Its inclusion in the EFM’s first-ever Immersive selection signals Berlin’s commitment to new cinematic forms — and reinforces Singer Studios’ position at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and authorship.
As the industry gathers in Berlin to look ahead, Mrs Benz stands as a reminder that some of the most radical stories aren’t about invention — but about the courage to move first.
