Why Kristen Stewart Didn't Star in Her Own Directorial Debut
Briefly

Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, 'The Chronology of Water,' premiered at Cannes amid much anticipation. In a pre-screening interview, Stewart revealed the significant struggle in bringing the film to life, recalling its inception in 2018 and the hurdles she faced, which included marketing challenges and industry perceptions. Despite being a deeply personal story filled with secrets, the film reflects broader themes of women's voices being silenced in the film industry. Stewart's candidness about her frustrations and her determination to see the project complete highlights the resilience needed in today's filmmaking landscape, especially for women.
Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, 'The Chronology of Water,' highlights the struggles of female filmmakers and the challenges of making unmarketable, personal films.
Stewart candidly discussed the lengthy process of getting her film made, portraying the difficulties of creating art that isn’t market-friendly.
'I had to sort of throw a public temper tantrum in order to get this done,' Stewart said, reflecting her frustrations with the film industry.
'It seems like difficult material because it's full of secrets, because women - we've been forced to hide,' Stewart explained about her film's themes.
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