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Lubok film

Hi there! Do you know what a movie is? Yes? Great! Now, have you heard of something called a "lubok film?" Let me explain it to you in a way that is easy to understand.

A lubok film is a type of movie that first started in Russia a long long time ago. It is similar to a cartoon or a comic book, but it is made using hand-drawn pictures that are printed on cheap paper. These pictures usually have bright colors and big, exaggerated characters.

Now, when I say "cheap paper," I mean that it is very thin and not very sturdy. It's not like the glossy paper that you might find in a magazine. These types of pictures were made using basic printing techniques like woodcuts or stencils.

Okay, now let's talk about the story. Lubok films usually have simple stories that are easy to follow. They often have a hero who is trying to save the day or a villain who is causing trouble. Sometimes there are magical creatures or animals that can talk.

One thing that makes lubok films special is that they are meant to be accessible to everyone, even those who cannot read. That's because the pictures are so colorful and expressive that they can tell the story on their own.

So, to sum up: A lubok film is a type of movie that tells a simple story using brightly colored, hand-drawn pictures printed on cheap paper. It's like a cartoon, but it doesn't move!