Kristen Stewart Challenges Hollywood Norms with Directorial Debut

Stewart criticizes the film industry's superficial support for female filmmakers while launching her challenging new movie.

Kristen Stewart debuts as a director with 'The Chronology of Water,' a film exploring intense themes of violence and personal reclamation.
Stewart asserts that Hollywood's support for female directors is often performative, citing limited real opportunities beyond a select few.
In her new role, Stewart seeks to push cinematic boundaries away from conventional storytelling, choosing Latvia as a filming location to emphasize this shift.
The actress discusses the difficulty of getting non-mainstream films produced, highlighting the industry’s reluctance to embrace challenging content.
Stewart’s film, described as hard to watch but thrilling, aims to attract audiences with its raw portrayal of complex human experiences.