The Chronology of Water
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Coming soon • February 2026
The directorial feature debut from Oscar-nominated actor Kristen Stewart brings to life the acclaimed memoir of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch.
Biographical • Challenging • Inspiring
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The Chronology of Water is a portrait of Lidia, brought up in an environment torn apart by violence and alcohol, who escapes through competitive swimming, sexual experimentation, toxic relationships and addiction, before finding her voice and her unexpected freedom through writing.
Lidia’s journey is an exploration that shows us how trauma can be transformed into art through re-possessing our own bloody histories, particularly those uniquely experienced by the bodies of women and girls.
The film is a poetic and unflinching exploration of identity, self-discovery and resilience, brought vividly to life through Stewart’s assured directorial vision.
Details
Duration
2hrs 8mins
Director
Kristen Stewart
Distributor
British Film Institute
Featuring
Imogen Poots • Thora Birch • Jim Belushi
Year
2025
Country of origin
United States • France • Latvia
Strobe lighting
Guidance unavailable
Content guidance
Substance abuse • Bereavement/death • Rape/sexual assault/sexual abuse
Showtimes & tickets available soon