Kristen Stewart Takes The Chronology of Water to Europe for Directorial Debut

Stewart Chooses Latvia Over Hollywood for Creative Freedom in Filmmaking

In her directorial debut adapting Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, The Chronology of Water, Kristen Stewart is breaking away from the glitz of Hollywood. Opting to film the biographical drama starring Imogen Poots in Europe, Stewart aims to nurture her creative vision outside the familiar confines of Tinseltown.

In an interview with Net-a-Porter, the Love Lies Bleeding star revealed her decision to shoot The Chronology of Water in Latvia, citing a desire for radical detachment from the Hollywood scene.

“There’s a fledgling film culture there [in Latvia],” Stewart noted. “While I appreciate the filmmaking process in the US, I felt the need for a fresh perspective. I’m not an experienced director yet. I need to make a student film, and I can’t do that here.”

Transforming sets in Latvia to depict various US cities like New York and San Diego, Stewart is determined to bring Yuknavitch’s story to life with authenticity and depth.

Stewart didn’t hold back in her criticism of Hollywood’s treatment of women filmmakers, pointing out the pressure to compromise artistic integrity for success.

“There’s this notion that by ticking a few boxes, we can dismantle the patriarchy,” Stewart remarked. “But it’s a shallow approach. We can’t pat ourselves on the back for token gestures. True progress requires more.”

Currently in the soft prep stage of production, Stewart shared her excitement about bringing The Chronology of Water to fruition after seven years of dedication. The film promises to tackle sensitive themes such as childhood sexual abuse, queer romance, BDSM, and addiction with a radical approach that has made financing a challenge.

As Stewart embarks on this groundbreaking project, she remains steadfast in her commitment to authentic storytelling and pushing the boundaries of cinema.