We Were Once a Fairytale
“See You In My Nightmares.”
Synopsis
We Were Once a Fairytale is a 2009 short film directed by Spike Jonze. It stars hip hop musician Kanye West. A drunk and depressed Kanye embarrasses himself at a bar before attempting to take his own life in the bathroom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 2009
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Jonze
- Screenplay & Story
- Spike Jonze
- Original Score
- Sam Spiegel
- Original Title
- We Were Once a Fairytale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Shorts International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Jonze
Spike Jonze
Sam Spiegel
Wyatt Troll
Stephen Berger, Michael Dart Wadsworth
Vincent Landay, Ye
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Jonze
Director
Spike Jonze
Writer
Vincent Landay
Producer
Sam Spiegel
Original Music Composer
Wyatt Troll
Director of Photography
Stephen Berger
Editor
Michael Dart Wadsworth
Editor
James Chinlund
Production Design
Casey Storm
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for We Were Once a Fairytale.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Were Once a Fairytale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is We Were Once a Fairytale about?
We Were Once a Fairytale is a 2009 short film directed by Spike Jonze. It stars hip hop musician Kanye West. A drunk and depressed Kanye embarrasses himself at a bar before attempting to take his own life in the bathroom.
Who directed We Were Once a Fairytale?
We Were Once a Fairytale was directed by Spike Jonze.
Who stars in We Were Once a Fairytale?
The principal cast of We Were Once a Fairytale includes Ye, Daniella Alonso, Cynthia Quiles.
When was We Were Once a Fairytale released and how long is it?
We Were Once a Fairytale was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for We Were Once a Fairytale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Were Once a Fairytale was composed by Sam Spiegel.