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Kristen Stewart's 'Chronology of Water' Trailer Drops, Film Shines at Cannes

11/19/2025

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Kristen Stewart, the director of The Chronology of Water, released the film's first trailer.
The film adapts Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir and stars Imogen Poots as Yuknavitch.
Poots portrays a swimmer navigating trauma and addiction, seeking healing through writing.
The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival to positive reviews.
It opens in select theaters on December 5, 2025, nationwide January 9, 2026, and has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.

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Story summary

Kristen Stewart, the director of The Chronology of Water, released the film's first trailer.
The film adapts Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir and stars Imogen Poots as Yuknavitch.
Poots portrays a swimmer navigating trauma and addiction, seeking healing through writing.
The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival to positive reviews.
It opens in select theaters on December 5, 2025, nationwide January 9, 2026, and has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.