A great historical film about the origins of the automobile: Bertha Benz wrote herself into the history of technology with the first, daring ride in a horseless carriage and gave her husband Carl's invention its breakthrough. Behind this daring act is a story of unshakeable trust, confidence and great love.
Acting
Woll's Bertha carries steel and warmth in every scene.
Production
Gorgeous 1880s reconstruction, that rickety Patent-Motorwagen.
Writing
The quiet tragedy of credits that almost forgot her.
Director
Till Endemann
Felicitas Woll
Bertha Benz
Ken Duken
Carl Benz
Alexander Beyer
Wilhelm von Mannstedt
Jürgen Schornagel
Mannstedt sen
Johann von Bülow
August Ritter
Olli Dittrich
Gottlieb Daimler
Antonio Wannek
Josef
Hannes Hellmann
Emil Bühler
Hansjürgen Hürrig
Friedrich Ringer
Michou Friesz
Auguste Ringer
Esther Zimmering
Corinna von Mannstedt
Gernot Endemann
Timo Dierkes
Max Kasper Rose
Hanna Binke
Klara Benz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bertha Benz's 1888 journey from Mannheim to Pforzheim is still celebrated as Bertha Benz Memorial Route, and you can drive it today.
The real Carl Benz initially designed the Motorwagen without gears for uphill driving — Bertha's field repair with her garter and hatpin became legendary.
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