In Her Name (2016)

In Her Name is the kind of true-crime drama that earns its power the old-fashioned way: through patience, moral fury, and a father’s refusal to let a convenient story stand in for the truth. Vincent Garenq frames the decades-long pursuit with a steady, procedural tension, but it’s Daniel Auteuil who makes it unforgettable—playing André Bamberski not as a superhero, but as a man slowly forged into something relentless by grief and love. The film’s tone is urgent and emotionally bruising without resorting to cheap shock, and it builds toward an ending that lands with the sharp clarity of a verdict. It’s not a light watch, and anyone allergic to slow-burn legal battles may feel the weight of its years, but if you want a drama that burns with conviction and feels hauntingly real, this one stays with you.

In Her Name is clearly aiming for a sober, real-life crusade drama about a father who refuses to let bureaucracy bury his daughter’s death, and it commits hard to that grim, procedural grind. The downside is that it can feel repetitive and emotionally draining, with long stretches of legal wrangling and slow-burn frustration that may test your patience if you’re expecting a punchy crime thriller or neat catharsis. Daniel Auteuil gives the story weight and credibility, and the film’s restrained tone suits the subject, but it’s more about persistence and systems failing than twists, action, or easy answers. If you don’t have a high tolerance for bleak injustice and methodical pacing, this one may feel like two hours of righteous anger with limited release.