Overview

• Thora Birch, known for her role in 1993’s 'Hocus Pocus,' attended the Cannes premiere of Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, 'The Chronology of Water,' on May 16, 2025.
• The film, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, examines how personal trauma can be transformed into creative expression.
• Birch stars alongside Imogen Poots, Jim Belushi, and Earl Cave in the project, which remains in post-production with no confirmed release date.
• Stewart revealed that the film is still unfinished, but it was presented at Cannes to showcase her transition from actor to filmmaker.
• Birch’s presence at Cannes highlights her career resurgence, following recent roles in the 2024 film 'The Midway Point' and AMC’s 'Mayfair Witches' earlier this year.