The Daily 'The Interview': Kristen Stewart Wants to Show Us a Different Kind of Sex
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Dec 6, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Kristen Stewart, acclaimed actress and director, shares her insights on directing 'The Chronology of Water.' She highlights the need for a 'full system break' in filmmaking, advocating for more diverse voices in the industry. Kristen tackles the nuances of female sexuality in film, calling for intimate representations over conventional portrayals. She also reflects on her journey post-'Twilight,' the challenges of creating authentic art in a commercial space, and her fascination with queer eroticism. Don't miss her candid take on balancing creativity with personal vulnerabilities.
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The Power Of The Act Of Telling
- Kristen Stewart was drawn to the book for the way Lydia writes, not just the events she recounts.
- The film centers on women claiming selfhood and diary-like speech rather than literal plot fidelity.
A Decade Of Fighting To Make It
- Stewart spent years fighting to make the film and said she likely wouldn't have been financed if she weren't Kristen Stewart.
- She describes Lydia as a tsunami and emphasizes the film's delicious sexuality and unsavory subject matter.
Relinquishing Control Fuels Authenticity
- Stewart says she doesn't self-censor or strategize how things will land because that would feel inauthentic and exhausting.
- She embraces public humiliation as humbling and productive for artistic growth.
