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Kristen Stewart Earns Acclaim for Directorial Debut, 'The Chronology of Water,' at Cannes

The actor-turned-director's adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir receives critical praise and an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score following its premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

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British actress Imogen Poots (L) and US director Kristen Stewart at Cannes
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Overview

  • Kristen Stewart premiered her feature directorial debut, 'The Chronology of Water,' at the Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2025, earning a 6½-minute standing ovation.
  • The film, co-written with Andy Mingo, adapts Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir exploring themes of survival, addiction, and femininity, with Imogen Poots starring in the lead role.
  • Critics have lauded Stewart’s bold and raw directorial style, with the film holding an 88% Rotten Tomatoes rating and drawing praise for its emotional depth and innovative storytelling.
  • Stewart revealed a new tattoo, 'MINE,' inspired by a pivotal scene in the film, and shared plans for her crew to get matching tattoos as a tribute to the project.
  • Following the success of her debut, Stewart expressed eagerness to pursue additional directing projects, cementing her transition from actor to filmmaker.