The Chronology of Water
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The Chronology of Water is a 2025 biographical psychological drama film co-produced, written and directed by Kristen Stewart, in her feature film directorial debut, and based on the 2011 memoir of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch. It stars Imogen Poots as Yuknavitch, along with Thora Birch, Susannah Flood, Tom Sturridge, Kim Gordon, Michael Epp, Earl Cave, Esmé Creed-Miles, and Jim Belushi in supporting roles. Ridley Scott is an executive producer on the film. The Chronology of Water premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2025. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.
Infobox
Directed by
Kristen Stewart
Screenplay by
Kristen Stewart
Based on
The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch
Produced by
Michael Pruss Rebecca Feuer Charles Gillibert Yulia Zayceva Max Pavlov Svetlana Punte Maggie McLean Kristen Stewart Dylan Meyer
Starring
Imogen Poots Thora Birch Susannah Flood Tom Sturridge Kim Gordon Michael Epp Earl Cave Esmé Creed-Miles Jim Belushi
Cinematography
Corey C. Waters
Edited by
Olivia Neergaard-Holm
Music by
Paris Hurley
Production companies
Scott Free Productions CG Cinéma Nevermind Pictures Forma Pro Films Curious Gremlin Fremantle Whiz Movies Lorem Ipsum Entertainment Scala Films
Distributed by
Les Films du Losange (France) The Forge (United States) British Film Institute (United Kingdom)
Release dates
May 16, 2025 (2025-05-16) (Cannes) October 15, 2025 (2025-10-15) (France) December 5, 2025 (2025-12-05) (United States) February 6, 2026 (2026-02-06) (United Kingdom)
Running time
128 minutes
Countries
France Latvia United Kingdom United States
Language
English
Box office
$362,839
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
Award / Festival
Cannes Film Festival
Date of ceremony
24 May 2025
Category
Un Certain Regard
Recipient(s)
Kristen Stewart
Result
Nominated
Camera d'Or
Camera d'Or
Award / Festival
Camera d'Or
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Miskolc International Film Festival
Miskolc International Film Festival
Award / Festival
Miskolc International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
13 September 2025
Category
Emeric Pressburger Prize
Recipient(s)
The Chronology of Water
Result
Nominated
Adolf Zukor Award
Adolf Zukor Award
Award / Festival
Adolf Zukor Award
Date of ceremony
Won
Deauville American Film Festival
Deauville American Film Festival
Award / Festival
Deauville American Film Festival
Date of ceremony
13 September 2025
Category
Revelation Prize
Recipient(s)
Won
Grand Prize
Grand Prize
Award / Festival
Grand Prize
Date of ceremony
Kristen Stewart
Category
Nominated
Savannah Film Festival
Savannah Film Festival
Award / Festival
Savannah Film Festival
Date of ceremony
31 October 2025
Category
Rising Star Director Award
Recipient(s)
Won
Valladolid International Film Festival
Valladolid International Film Festival
Award / Festival
Valladolid International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
1 November 2025
Category
Golden Spike
Recipient(s)
The Chronology of Water
Result
Nominated
IndieWire Honors
IndieWire Honors
Award / Festival
IndieWire Honors
Date of ceremony
1 December 2025
Category
Maverick Award
Recipient(s)
Kristen Stewart
Result
Won
Astra Film Awards
Astra Film Awards
Award / Festival
Astra Film Awards
Date of ceremony
January 9, 2026
Category
Best Indie Feature
Recipient(s)
The Chronology of Water
Result
Nominated
Best First Feature
Best First Feature
Award / Festival
Best First Feature
Date of ceremony
Nominated
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Cannes Film Festival | 24 May 2025 | Un Certain Regard | Kristen Stewart | Nominated | |
| Camera d'Or | Nominated | ||||
| Miskolc International Film Festival | 13 September 2025 | Emeric Pressburger Prize | The Chronology of Water | Nominated | |
| Adolf Zukor Award | Won | ||||
| Deauville American Film Festival | 13 September 2025 | Revelation Prize | Won | ||
| Grand Prize | Kristen Stewart | Nominated | |||
| Savannah Film Festival | 31 October 2025 | Rising Star Director Award | Won | ||
| Valladolid International Film Festival | 1 November 2025 | Golden Spike | The Chronology of Water | Nominated | |
| IndieWire Honors | 1 December 2025 | Maverick Award | Kristen Stewart | Won | |
| Astra Film Awards | January 9, 2026 | Best Indie Feature | The Chronology of Water | Nominated | |
| Best First Feature | Nominated |
References
- The Chronology of Waterhttps://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/the-chronology-of-water-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdm0odux
- The Chronology of Waterhttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt8667404/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/film/reviews/the-chronology-of-water-review-kristen-stewart-1236400138/
- Festival de Canneshttps://www.festival-cannes.com/en/f/the-chronology-of-water/
- The Film at IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt8667404/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2022/11/kristen-stewart-scott-free-the-chronology-of-water-imogen-poots-1235173334/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/09/kristen-stewart-first-image-first-feature-the-chronology-of-water-1236082336/
- Screen Internationalhttps://www.screendaily.com/news/les-films-du-losange-wme-board-kristen-stewarts-the-chronology-of-water/5197032
- Kodakhttps://www.kodak.com/en/motion/blog-post/the-chronology-of-water/
- "Kristen Stewart's 'The Chronology Of Water' Flows To 6½-Minute Ovation After Cannes Premiere"https://deadline.com/2025/05/kristen-stewart-chronology-of-water-ovation-cannes-1236400801/
- Newserhttps://www.newser.com/story/368907/kristen-stewart-delivers-one-hell-of-a-directorial-debut.html
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2025/08/kristen-stewart-chronology-of-water-acquisition-the-forge-1236497955/
- Bande-annonce officielle - THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER de Kristen Stewart (au cinéma le 15 octobre 2025)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bTZwCRp4kg
- The Chronology of Water trailer | In UK & Ireland cinemas 6 Februaryhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=Og1hVn5umZI
- "The Chronology of Water"https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_chronology_of_water
- The Chronology of Waterhttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-chronology-of-water
- "The Chronology of Water Reviews"https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-chronology-of-water/
- Offscreenhttps://offscreen.com/view/screenings-and-sentimental-stories-at-cannes-2025
- Obscuraehttps://obscurae.co.uk/the-chronology-of-water/
- Screen Dailyhttps://www.screendaily.com/reviews/the-chronology-of-water-review-kristen-stewarts-debut-is-an-intense-deep-dive-into-the-life-of-a-troubled-artist/5205160.article