Runaway (I) (2010)

Director:

Kanye West

Writers:

Hype Williams, Kanye West (story)

Stars:

Selita Ebanks, Pavlina Cervickova, Jade Clayton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Selita Ebanks	...	The Phoenix
Pavlina Cervickova	...	Ballerina (as Cervickova Pavlina)
Jade Clayton	...	Ballerina (as Clayton Jade)
Romana Novotna	...	Ballerina (as Novotna Romana)
Lucia Senkova	...	Ballerina (as Senkova Lucia)
Hana Riegerova	...	Ballerina (as Riegerova Hana)
Galina Sadirova	...	Ballerina (as Sadirova Galina)
Lenka Bartunkova	...	Ballerina (as Bartunkova Lenka)
Esther Lubadika	...	Ballerina (as Lubadika Esther)
Lucie Pekna	...	Ballerina (as Pekna Lucie)
Petra Slavikova	...	Ballerina (as Slavikova Petra)
Sara Kocanova	...	Ballerina (as Kocanova Sara)
Veronika Zitova	...	Ballerina (as Zitova Veronika)
Nikola Marova	...	Ballerina (as Marova Nikola)
Dominika Horova	...	Ballerina (as Horova Dominika)

Storyline

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Genres:

Short | Music

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 October 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Czech Republic

Company Credits

Production Co:

JLP, Roc-a-Fella Records

Technical Specs

Runtime:

34 min 40 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Griffin: First rule in this world, baby? Don't pay attention to *anything* you see in the news.

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Soundtracks

"All of the Lights"
(uncredited)
Performed by Kanye West
Written by Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, Malik Yusef, Really Doe
Produced by Kanye West
Co-produced by Jeff Bhasker

User Reviews

Hip-Hops The Wall

First, my opinion of Kanye West's Runaway is completely unbiased. I normally listen to indie rock, never voluntarily listened to Kanye and never gave it much thought.

Then I stumbled across his website and began to watch the video. I was immediately curious. The story line was intriguing. Slightly confusing at first, but I was definitely interested. The effects were aesthetically pleasing. Selita Ebanks did an amazing (and very sexy) job as The Phoenix. Runaway is a work of art. I would consider it Hip Hops version of (Pink Floyd's) The Wall.

Kanye did a fantastic job. It's not a stereo typical rap video of big booty women, expensive cars and random pit bulls. It's very well thought out, well written, well edited, well acted and the music is amazing.

I also feel the ballerinas should be mentioned as well because that particular scene was incredible and I can't begin to describe it.

I highly recommend watching it for yourself so you can make your own opinion.