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Directed by | Kristen Stewart |
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Based on | The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch |
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Cinematography | Corey C. Waters |
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Language | English |
The Chronology of Water is an upcoming biographical romantic drama film directed by Kristen Stewart (in her feature directorial debut) from a screenplay she co-wrote with Andy Mingo, based on the memoir of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch.
A young woman finds her voice through the written word and her salvation as a swimmer – ultimately becoming a triumphant teacher, mother and a singular modern writer.
It was announced in November 2022 that Kristen Stewart was set to make her feature directorial debut with an adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir The Chronology of Water, directing from a screenplay she co-wrote with Andy Mingo, while Imogen Poots was attached to star. Scott Free Productions is financing the project with Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss and Mingo serving as producers, and Rebecca Feuer serving as an executive producer. [1] In September 2024, it was announced Thora Birch, Earl Cave, Michael Epp, Susannah Flood, Kim Gordon and Jim Belushi had joined the cast of the film. [2]
Principal photography took place in Latvia and Malta over six weeks in June and July 2024. [3]
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