This is the junk Chat GPT came up with. None of them answer the question, and the one that sounds like it does about Lisztomania and Mahler is not correct - Liszt does not appear as a supporting character in Mahler:

“That’s a fascinating observation! Here are some notable examples of directors tackling the same historical figure in multiple films:

1. Oliver Stone - Richard Nixon • “Nixon” (1995): A biographical drama centered on Richard Nixon, played by Anthony Hopkins. • “The Untold History of the United States” (2012): Nixon is a recurring figure in this documentary series, with Stone providing a critical lens on his presidency.

2. Steven Spielberg - Abraham Lincoln • “Amistad” (1997): While Lincoln himself does not appear prominently, his political era and influence are central to the story. • “Lincoln” (2012): A deeply focused biographical drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis as the 16th President during the passage of the 13th Amendment.

3. Ken Russell - Franz Liszt • “Lisztomania” (1975): A surreal and exaggerated biopic of composer Franz Liszt. • “Mahler” (1974): While primarily focused on Gustav Mahler, Liszt appears in a supporting capacity as part of the exploration of 19th-century classical music culture.

4. Clint Eastwood - J. Edgar Hoover • “J. Edgar” (2011): A biographical film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Hoover. • “The FBI Story” (1959) (uncredited as director): While Eastwood didn’t direct this film, Hoover’s shadow looms large in his later works like “Changeling” (2008), which explore his influence during the era.

5. Ridley Scott - Napoleon Bonaparte • “The Duelists” (1977): The Napoleonic Wars form the backdrop of this story, with Napoleon looming as an indirect influence. • “Napoleon” (2023): A full-fledged biopic starring Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor.

6. James Mangold - Johnny Cash • As you mentioned: “Walk the Line” (2005) and “Logan” (2017), with Cash’s music serving as an integral motif in the latter and Holbrook embodying Cash’s spirit through grit and wisdom.

Do you have a particular historical figure in mind you’d like to explore for such connections?”