Overview

• 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.