US EditionArts24 in Cannes: Kristen Stewart Stuns Cannes with Bold Directorial Debut
- Kristen Stewart premiered her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's 2011 memoir, at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in France.
- Stewart began developing the film in 2018 and faced financing difficulties due to its original, non-genre nature and unproven source material.
- Imogen Poots stars as Yuknavitch, portraying trauma and healing through art in a raw, non-linear narrative that received a standing ovation at its Un Certain Regard premiere.
- Stewart described the film as personal and instinctual, saying it felt like “watching your kid go to school,” while actors and critics praised her generous directing and Poots' performance.
- The film's bold style and emotional impact could divide audiences, but it affirms Stewart's commitment to original storytelling and supporting underrepresented filmmakers.
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Arts24 in Cannes: Kristen Stewart stuns Cannes with bold directorial debut
The latest from Arts24's Eve Jackson in Cannes: Kristen Stewart makes her directorial debut with "The Chronology of Water", a bold adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, premiering a buzzed-about Chanel look. We sit down with Diane Kruger to talk about Amrum, a haunting post-war drama directed by Fatih Akin.
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