Overview

• Kristen Stewart premiered her first feature film, The Chronology of Water, at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 16 to a standing ovation and widespread acclaim.
• The film, co-written with Andy Mingo, is an adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir exploring themes of trauma, addiction, and self-discovery.
• Imogen Poots stars as a young swimmer escaping an abusive home, delivering what critics describe as a career-defining performance.
• Critics have praised Stewart’s avant-garde direction and emotional depth, with the film currently holding an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
• The Chronology of Water marks the first project from Stewart's production company, Nevermind Pictures, which she co-founded with her wife Dylan Meyer and producer Maggie McLean.