The directorial debut feature from Kristen Stewart, The Chronology Of Water, is to receive its UK & Ireland release from BFI Distribution.
THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER, the directorial feature debut from Oscar-nominated actor Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga, Spencer, Personal Shopper, Love Lies Bleeding), premiered in Un Certain Regard at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. It also recently had its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. The film will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 6 February 2026 by BFI Distribution.
Adapted by Kristen Stewart from the acclaimed memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch, The Chronology of Water stars Imogen Poots (The Father, Green Room, Vivarium). She delivers a fearless, powerful, and intimate performance. The film features support from Jim Belushi, Thora Birch, Charlie Carrick, Susannah Flood, Esmé Creed-Miles, Earl Cave, Kim Gordon, Tom Sturridge, and Michael Epp. It is a poetic and unflinching exploration of identity, self-discovery, and resilience. These themes are brought vividly to life through Stewart’s assured directorial vision.
PREMISE
The Chronology of Water is a portrait of Lidia, brought up in an environment torn apart by violence and alcohol. She escapes through competitive swimming, sexual experimentation, toxic relationships, and addiction. Eventually, she finds her voice and her unexpected freedom through writing. Lidia’s journey explores how we can transform trauma into art by reclaiming our painful histories. Particularly those uniquely experienced by women and girls.
BEHIND THE CAMERAS
Michael Pruss, Rebecca Feuer, Charles Gillibert, Yulia Zayceva, Max Pavlov, Svetlana Punte, Maggie McLean, Kristen Stewart, Dylan Meyer, and Andy Mingo produced The Chronology of Water. It is a co-production between Scott Free, CG Cinéma International, Forma Pro Films and Nevermind Pictures.
2025 / USA, France, Latvia / 128 mins
English language
The Chronology Of Water Is In UK & Irish cinemas on February 6th, 2026.
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