Kristen Stewart makes her feature directorial debut with The Chronology of Water, an unflinching portrait of survival adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's 2011 memoir about escaping an abusive childhood through competitive swimming, addiction, sexuality, and ultimately, writing. Stewart spent eight years developing the project, shot on 16mm film with Imogen Poots delivering what critics are calling a "tour de force" performance as Yuknavitch. After premiering in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025, reviews praised Stewart's "blistering debut" for its confidence and vision, proving she's "just as talented a filmmaker as she is an actor." Jim Belushi and Thora Birch turn in career-best supporting work as Ken Kesey and Lidia's sister Claudia, anchoring the film with remarkable depth. A visceral, fragmented journey that transforms trauma into art. @thechronologyofwater @theforge.film