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In Her Name
Vincent Garenq · Film · 2016
What hooked you in In Her Name was the relentless, singular pursuit of truth by a parent confronting an institutionalized injustice.
Books on the same thread
Bleed for Me
Michael Robotham · Book · 2011
Like the father in In Her Name, Joe O'Loughlin refuses to accept the official narrative, driven by an unwavering protective instinct to clear his own child of a crime.
The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity
William P. Young, Wayne Jacobsen, Brad Cummings · Book · 2009
This story mirrors the profound grief and search for answers found in In Her Name, exploring how a parent processes the devastating loss of a daughter during a vacation.
Secret, Silent Screams
Joan Lowery Nixon · Book · 1989
Just as the protagonist of In Her Name challenges the official classification of a death, Marti rejects the suicide verdict, fueled by the same conviction that a murder occurred.
Missing Joseph
Elizabeth George · Book · 1993
This mystery captures the same intense commitment to justice seen in In Her Name, following a determined journey of personal discovery to uncover the truth behind a tragic death.
Series on the same thread
Edge of Darkness
Troy Kennedy Martin · Series · 1985
The visceral grief and the father's obsessive investigation into his daughter's death in this series directly reflect the emotional core and investigative drive showcased in In Her Name.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Series · 2024
Pippa shares the same skeptical nature as André Bamberski in In Her Name, meticulously questioning a closed case to find the truth behind a wrongful accusation of murder.
Adolescence
Stephen Graham · Series · 2025
This drama echoes the central tension of In Her Name by placing a family at the center of a legal investigation, struggling against the weight of a false accusation.
Bosch
Eric Overmyer · Series · 2015
Harry Bosch’s relentless navigation of legal hurdles and corruption mirrors the frustrations faced by André Bamberski in In Her Name as he fights to hold a killer accountable.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
If the procedural aspect of In Her Name captivated you, this podcast provides the same methodical, investigative approach to reigniting interest in cold cases and seeking long-awaited justice.
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
This investigative journey mirrors the determination found in In Her Name, focusing on an outsider who digs into a hidden, local mystery to reveal the truth behind a death.
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Common questions
Is In Her Name based on a true story?
Yes, In Her Name is based on the 1982 death of Kalinka Bamberski. The film follows her father, André Bamberski, as he investigates the circumstances surrounding her death while she was on vacation in Germany and pursues justice against her stepfather, Dr. Dieter Krombach.
What is the central conflict in In Her Name?
The central conflict in In Her Name involves André Bamberski challenging the official account of his daughter Kalinka's death. After receiving a suspicious autopsy report, he accuses her stepfather, Dr. Dieter Krombach, of murder and begins a long legal struggle to hold him accountable for the crime.
Who directed the 2016 film In Her Name?
The 2016 film In Her Name was directed by Vincent Garenq. It documents the real-life quest for justice undertaken by André Bamberski following the death of his 14-year-old daughter, Kalinka, while she was visiting her mother and stepfather in Germany.
Does In Her Name focus on the investigation of Kalinka's death?
Yes, In Her Name focuses on the investigation led by André Bamberski into the death of his daughter. The narrative centers on his refusal to accept the death as an accident and his efforts to indict Dr. Dieter Krombach after discovering inconsistencies in the autopsy report.