The Chronology of Water
- May 13, 2025, Cannes
Many film fans have been excitedly awaiting the arrival of Kristen Stewart’s feature directorial debut, which will showcase the talented actress’s skills behind the camera.
It appears her first flick, The Chronology of Water, has been worth the wait, as it recently received a nomination in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
While the flick will need to compete with many films for the award, it will provide a fantastic launchpad for the movie ahead of its release this year.
If you cannot wait to watch the film at your local movie theater, keep reading to learn more about The Chronology of Water, including its release date, plot, cast, director, producers, and much more.
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What’s the Release Date for The Chronology of Water?
The world premiere of The Chronology of Water will take place at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which will be held from May 13-24, 2025.
The film has received a nomination in its Un Certain Regard section, which highlights unique direction and storytelling. It is likely to have a theatrical release later this year.
What’s the Plot?
The Chronology of Water follows the story of a young woman named Lidia who accepts a college swimming scholarship in Texas, as she’s eager to flee from her abusive father and alcoholic, depressed mother.
Sadly, Lidia loses her hard-earned scholarship due to her relationship with alcohol and drugs, resulting in her enrolling at the University of Oregon. During her time here, she was accepted to write a collaborative novel with thirteen graduate students.
While grappling with her ongoing addiction, Lidia must come to terms with her bisexuality before pursuing a career as a writer and teacher.
Who Stars in the Movie?
Imogen Poots (The Father) plays the lead role of the author Lidia Yuknavitch.
Appearing alongside her are Thora Birch (Purple People Eater), Earl Cave (The Sweet East), Michael Epp (The Beekeeper), Jim Belushi (Good Girls Revolt), Kim Gordon (Portlandia), and Susanna Flood (For the People), to name a handful of cast members.
Who Directed It?
The Chronology of Water is Kristen Stewart’s feature directorial debut. The Academy Award nominee has appeared in many critically and commercially successful films, such as The Twilight Saga film series (2008-2012), Still Alice (2014), Charlie’s Angels (2019), and Spencer (2021).
Before directing The Chronology of Water, Stewart directed various music videos and short films, such as Crickets (2020) and The Film (2023).
Who Wrote the Screenplay?
Kristen Stewart wrote the screenplay for The Chronology of Water alongside Andy Mingo, best known for writing, directing, and producing The Iconographer (2008) and the short film Romance (2012).
The story is based on a memoir of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch.
Who Produced It?
The following people produced The Chronology of Water:
- Kristen Stewart
- Andy Mingo
- Charles Gillibert
- Dylan Meyer
- Yulia Zayceva
- Rebecca Feuer
- Max Pavlov
- Michael Pruss
- Maggie McLean
- Svetlana Punte
When and Where Was The Chronology of Water Filmed?
Production reportedly started on The Chronology of Water in June 2024 and was filmed in Latvia and Malta for six weeks until filming wrapped in July 2024.
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
There isn’t an official trailer for The Chronology of Water right now. It’s likely to arrive on YouTube closer to the movie’s release date.
