Singing In The Rain

Mamma Mia

Hairspray 1988

What is Utopia?

Ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects
An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal.


Utopia, in its most common and general positive meaning, refers to the human efforts to create a better society, a perfect society that does not exist (yet).

New Start.

I haven't got really into this project as Ive struggled with finding the material and knowing what my question is. However i have sat down and finalised my question and going to start properly and hopefully really get into the question.

The question is;
How Musicals present utopia ideologies to provide escape from society zeitgeist?

Main focus films
Hairspray - 1988
Mamma Mia - 2008
Singing In The Rain- 1952
Wizard Of The Oz- 1939

What i need to do from here-

Watch all film and make notes of key scenes.

1) What is utopia?
2) How is Utopia presented/represented in the films to anylasis of micro features.
3)What was the societal zeitgies at the time each film was produced/released?
4) Do the stars of the film highten the idea of utopia?

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