Edmond

Edmond

Year: 2006

Runtime: 82 min

Language: English

Director: Stuart Gordon

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Following a fortune teller’s cryptic comment, seemingly ordinary businessman Edmond Burke abandons his life and embarks on a journey to find something he lacks. Along the way, he meets a series of people, and unsettling experiences begin to erode his carefully constructed facade. As he confronts his inner turmoil, long-repressed anger surfaces, ultimately leading to a violent outburst.

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1

Edmond's Meeting Rescheduled

Edmond, dressed in his corporate business suit, learns that his important meeting has been pushed back to 1:15. This seemingly trivial change sparks an unusual sense of grief in him, signaling the beginning of his downward spiral.

2

Tarot Card Reading

On his way home, Edmond notices a tarot card reader and feels compelled to visit. Despite the ominous fortune he receives, he is intrigued and unsettled, foreshadowing the chaotic events that will follow.

Tarot Shop
3

Confrontation with His Wife

Upon returning home, Edmond tells his wife that he is leaving her, stating that he no longer loves her. Confused and hurt, she asks him to bring back cigarettes, but Edmond is resolute about his decision to never return.

Home
4

Meeting a Racist Stranger

After leaving his wife, Edmond meets a man in an upscale bar who reveals his racist tendencies. The conversation spirals, triggering something dark within Edmond, and persuading him to seek a sexual encounter.

Upscale Bar
5

Encounter in the Sex Trade

Edmond goes to a location recommended by the racist man, where he engages in haggling over sexual services. He becomes distressed by the unexpected hidden charges and his inability to pay with his credit card.

Sex Trade Venue
6

Three-Card Monte Game

Edmond witnesses a street game of three-card Monte and decides to participate, desperate to win some money back. However, he quickly loses all his cash, falling victim to the street hustlers.

Street
7

Desire for Power

Frustrated by his experiences, Edmond feels helpless until he discovers a menacing knife at a pawn shop. Purchasing the knife symbolizes a pivotal moment as he starts to reclaim his sense of power.

Pawn Shop
8

Racist Confrontation with a Pimp

With the knife in hand, Edmond confronts a pimp, revealing a newfound aggression and a disturbing racist streak. This encounter becomes a climax in his transformation from a mild-mannered businessman to someone darker.

9

Pontification on Humanity

As the night unfolds and chaos reigns around him, Edmond reflects on the darker aspects of human nature, stating that 'people kill simply because there are too many people in the world.' This thought deepens his sense of alienation.

10

The Night of Hell

Throughout the night, Edmond endures a series of harrowing and incomprehensible events. Each encounter chips away at his sanity, turning him into a man consumed by rage and confusion in a world that feels increasingly nonsensical.

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