Kristen Stewart, an established presence at Cannes since 2012, discusses her directorial debut, 'The Chronology of Water,' highlighting its themes of survival through personal trauma. Inspired by Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir, Stewart emphasizes that the film is not merely about the author's life but reflects broader, relatable female experiences. After years of creative development, the project addresses deep issues like sexual abuse, anger, and the complexities of healing through artistry. Stewart's passion for storytelling and her vision for capturing women's narratives are central to her motivation as a filmmaker.
It's not a movie about the things that actually happened to Lidia. It's about the things that happened to all of us, and then how to take those things into your body.
There's thievery and violence in the fucking female experience right now, with the imagery that's thrust at us and the conversations that are had outside of our bodies.
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