Kristen Stewart stunned the 2025 BFI London Film Festival with her dazzling appearance, promoting her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. The 35-year-old Oscar-nominated actress-turned-filmmaker graced the red carpet in a chic black and white mini dress for the film's premiere on Thursday, October 16, held at the prestigious Curzon Mayfair in London. Joining her at the screening were fellow cast members Imogen Poots, Earl Cave, Esmé Creed-Miles, and Anna Wittowsky.
The film follows a woman, played by Poots, as she emerges from a traumatic childhood and navigates through the complexities of competitive swimming, addiction, sexuality, and toxic relationships before finding her voice as a writer. Based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, The Chronology of Water marks Stewart's first project as both director and screenwriter.
The film has already garnered international attention, having debuted at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and subsequently earning Stewart her first major award as a filmmaker. The Chronology of Water won the Revelation Award at the Deauville American Film Festival in France on September 13.
While accepting the award, Stewart shared the emotional journey and perseverance behind the eight-year odyssey to bring the film to life. "It was enough for me to even be allowed to make this movie," she said with emotion. "The uphill battle on this one felt so personal—not for me, Kristen, but for me, girl. I was trying to make a movie about bleeding, and the digging and the climb that it takes to unearth a voice in a world masterfully designed to silence us—it took 8 years."
With its powerful themes and strong early reception, The Chronology of Water marks a bold new chapter in Kristen Stewart's illustrious career.
