The Chronology of Water
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| Directed by | Kristen Stewart |
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| Based on | The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch |
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| Cinematography | Corey C. Waters |
| Edited by | Olivia Neergaard-Holm |
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| Language | English |
The Chronology of Water is an upcoming biographical romantic drama film directed by Kristen Stewart (in her feature directorial debut) from a screenplay she co-wrote with Andy Mingo, based on the memoir of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch.
The film will have its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Premise
[edit]A young woman finds her voice through the written word and her salvation as a swimmer – ultimately becoming a triumphant teacher, mother and a singular modern writer.
Cast
[edit]- Imogen Poots as Lidia Yuknavitch
- Thora Birch
- Earl Cave
- Michael Epp
- Susannah Flood
- Kim Gordon
- Jim Belushi
- Julienne Restall
Production
[edit]It was announced in November 2022 that Kristen Stewart was set to make her feature directorial debut with an adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir The Chronology of Water, directing from a screenplay she co-wrote with Andy Mingo, while Imogen Poots was attached to star. Scott Free Productions is financing the project with Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss and Mingo serving as producers, and Scott Aharoni, Sinan Eczacibasi, Metin Alihan Yalcindag and Rebecca Feuer serving as executive producers.[1] In September 2024, it was announced Thora Birch, Earl Cave, Michael Epp, Susannah Flood, Kim Gordon and Jim Belushi had joined the cast of the film.[2]
Principal photography took place in Latvia and Malta over six weeks in June and July 2024.[3]
Release
[edit]According to Variety, The Chronology of Water is expected to premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 16, 2022). "Kristen Stewart To Direct Scott Free's Adaptation Of 'The Chronology Of Water' Starring Imogen Poots". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (September 9, 2024). "Kristen Stewart First Image Released From Shoot of Directorial Feature Debut 'The Chronology of Water'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Dams, Tim (September 9, 2024). "Les Films du Losange, WME Independent board Kristen Stewart's 'The Chronology Of Water'; first look unveiled". Screen International. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (March 14, 2025). "Cannes Film Festival Starts to Take Shape: Spike Lee, Wes Anderson, Kristen Stewart, Jim Jarmusch, Ari Aster, Richard Linklater Vying for Competition Slots". Variety. Retrieved March 14, 2025.