The Wages of Fear (Le salaire de la peur) Saturday, March 22, 2025 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

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Yves Montand and three other men are hired to transport a nitroglycerine shipment over a treacherous South American mountain route. As they carry their explosive cargo, each bump tests their courage, their friendship, and their nerves. The result is one of the greatest thrillers ever made, a white-knuckle ride from France’s legendary master of suspense, Henri-Georges Clouzot (Diabolique).

Tickets

$9 general admission; $7 MFAH members, students with ID, seniors (65+)

Plan Your Visit

This screening takes place in the Brown Auditorium Theater in the Law Building.
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This event is part of the French Cultures Festival, coordinated by Villa Albertine in Houston.

The film was restored by TF1 Studio, in collaboration with the Cinémathèque française, with the support of the CNC, the Archives audiovisuelles de Monaco, Kodak, and CGR Cinémas. The 4K restoration was created from a nitrate image negative and a sound duplicate made by Hiventy.

Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris, The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation, and the Vaughn Foundation.

Generous funding is provided by The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Nina and Michael Zilkha; Lois Chiles; Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Franci Neely; Ms. Laurence Unger; and ILEX Foundation.