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Released in 1991, Stephen Poliakoff’s Close My Eyes is a provocative British drama that explores the taboo relationship between an estranged brother and sister, Richard and Natalie. Set against the backdrop of Thatcher-era London’s economic boom and subsequent recession, the film intertwines personal desire with social critique. This paper analyzes the film’s narrative structure, visual style, and thematic concerns, as well as its critical legacy and accessibility for contemporary audiences (e.g., online streaming and subtitled versions).

Close My Eyes follows Richard (Clive Owen, in his first major film role), a young urban planner, and his older sister Natalie (Saskia Reeves), who reconnects after years apart. Despite Natalie’s marriage to a wealthy, older businessman (Alan Rickman), she and Richard embark on an incestuous affair. Poliakoff avoids sensationalism, instead framing their relationship as a desperate search for emotional authenticity in an increasingly materialistic society. The film culminates in a tense confrontation, leaving morality ambiguous. Released in 1991, Stephen Poliakoff’s Close My Eyes

Intimate Transgression and Social Reflection: A Critical Analysis of Stephen Poliakoff’s Close My Eyes (1991) Close My Eyes follows Richard (Clive Owen, in