Diogene — The Howl Character Profile

About Diogene

An intellectually inclined patient who engages in philosophical monologues, reflecting the film's surrealist critique of civilization and existential alienation.

Character Facts

Played by

Edoardo Florio

Appears in

The Howl (1970)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Diogene — Alliance Fellow Patient — Berto Bertuccioli (Nino Segurini)

  Co-residents navigating the asylum together.

• Diogene — Alliance Philosophical Peer — Cannibal Philosopher (Osiride Pevarello)

  Intellectual counterparts exploring existential themes.

• Diogene — Alliance Intellectual Peer — Intellectual at School (Tino Scotti)

  Academic counterparts within the asylum.

• Diogene — Conflict Patient Vs Observer — Night Watchman (Giorgio Gruden)

  Patient whose monologues are witnessed by staff.

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• Berto Bertuccioli (Nino Segurini)
• Direttore Manicomio (Germano Longo)
• Intellectual at School (Tino Scotti)
• Commissario di polizia (Tinto Brass)
• Night Watchman (Giorgio Gruden)
• Cannibal Philosopher (Osiride Pevarello)
• Pianist (Carla Cassola)
• Priest (Sam Dorras)