‘Piter FM’ is back in Russian movie theaters. Its director, Oksana Bychkova, is in Barcelona, shooting a queer film that she says makes it risky to go home.
Oksana Bychkova’s debut film, Piter FM, came out in 2006 and became a huge hit. Since then, the director has made several more features — “Plyus odin” (Plus One), “Eshche odin god” (Another Year), and “Nina.” In 2022, she left Russia for Barcelona. She’s now working on a new project, a short film called “Elio,” about a queer flamenco dancer. Miloslav Chemodanov is a journalist with the queer…
Oksana Bychkova's debut film, Piter FM, released in 2006, became an instant hit in Russian movie theaters, grossing approximately $8 million on a $1 million budget. In 2026, the film has experienced a resurgence in popularity, leading to its return to theaters. The director, now living in Barcelona, is focused on her new project, a short film called Elio, about a queer flamenco dancer.
She left Russia in 2022 to pursue this new endeavor. Bychkova acknowledges the risk of returning to Russia due to the country's homophobic legislation, but she is committed to making her film, as it is a sincere reflection of a story that deeply moves her.
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