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Cannes: The Chronology of Water Film Review — Imogen Poots Shines in Kristen Stewart’s Directorial Debut
- Kristen Stewart premiered her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, on Friday at Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section in France.
- Stewart began developing the film in 2018 as an adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir about escaping abuse through competitive swimming and becoming an author.
- Imogen Poots portrays Yuknavitch in a nonlinear narrative that explores trauma, the healing power of art, and significant episodes from Yuknavitch’s childhood and professional life.
- The premiere received a four-minute standing ovation, and Stewart described the film as personal, saying, "It's like watching your kid go to school."
- Stewart’s project faced financing challenges, leading her to refuse acting in other films until it was finished, and the premiere positions the film for wider distribution and recognition.
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Reviews are in for Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, The Chronology of Water
The Cannes Film Festival was blessed with not only an appearance from Kristen Stewart, but also the premiere of her feature directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. It’s been a long time coming: Stewart has been working for 8 years to make this film happen, and, according to the critics, it was all worth it. The 35-year-old Twilight and Love Lies Bleeding star has appeared in front of the camera for years, but she’s now stepping behind the le…
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Kristen Stewart's directorial debut at Cannes leaves her feeling like a proud parent
Adapted from memoir on escaping abuse through swimming Imogen Poots praised for performance Film competes in Un Certain Regard art-house section CANNES, France — Kristen Stewart said on Saturday that making her directorial debut with “The Chronology of Water” at the Cannes Film Festival felt like sending a child off to school for the first time. “I’m so proud of it. […] The post Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut at Cannes leaves her feeling li…
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