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We Were Once a Fairytale

200914mSpike Jonze
IMDb 6.9

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"See You In My Nightmares."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is We Were Once a Fairytale (2009) 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 stars in We Were Once a Fairytale?

We Were Once a Fairytale stars Ye (Drunk Kanye), Daniella Alonso (Sofa Girl), Cynthia Quiles (Waitress). The film was directed by Spike Jonze.

How long is We Were Once a Fairytale?

We Were Once a Fairytale has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 2009.

Is We Were Once a Fairytale worth watching?

We Were Once a Fairytale holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch We Were Once a Fairytale?

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