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• The Chronology of Water Review: Kristen Stewart’s Raw, Unfiltered Portrait of Trauma and Survival

  

  Kristen Stewart’s feature directorial debut, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir, is a raw and uncompromising portrait of trauma, memory, and survival. The Chronology of Water follows Lidia, a competitive swimmer navigating abuse, fractured memories, and the complicated process of reclaiming autonomy through writing. Anchored by a career-defining performance from Imogen Poots, Stewart’s adaptation embraces…

  Rolando Illanes Jr.

  January 15, 2026

  Film Reviews, Entertainment, 2025 Movie Reviews, Psychological Drama, Women Directors, Movie Analysis, Drama, Independent Film

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