Poots’ respect for the creative process carries into her work on “Water,” Stewart’s bold and raw directorial debut. Aside from the standing ovation, the film has earned solid reviews.

Kristen Stewart Talks Imogen Poots' BTE & Challenge Of Getting 'The Chronology Of Water' Off The Ground: "Thank God I Stamped My Feet" ...

Kristen Stewart, left, and Imogen Poots pose for portrait photographs for the film 'The Chronology of Water' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Kristen Stewart, left, and Imogen Poots pose for portrait photographs for the film 'The Chronology of Water' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Kristen Stewart, left, and Imogen Poots pose for portrait photographs for the film 'The Chronology of Water' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Kristen Stewart directing Imogen Poots in her film “The Chronology of Water.” Andrejs Strokins The project stars Susannah Flood, Imogen Poots, Jim Belushi and Earl Cave.

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Kristen Stewart touched down at the annual beachfront Cannes bash of Breaking Through the Lens on Friday ahead of the world premiere of her feature debut The Chronology of Water in Un Certain ...

Kristen Stewart, left, and Imogen Poots pose for portrait photographs for the film 'The Chronology of Water' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Kristen Stewart, left, and Imogen Poots pose for portrait photographs for the film 'The Chronology of Water' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Kristen Stewart, left, and Imogen Poots pose for portrait photographs for the film 'The Chronology of Water' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Kristen Stewart, left, and Imogen Poots pose for portrait photographs for the film 'The Chronology of Water' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 17, 2025.