Letter From An Unknown Woman directed and starred in by Chinese actress Xu Jinglei will be screened at the Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain.

It is the first time that a Chinese film will compete for the "Golden Shell for Best Film" and "Altadis—Best New Director" at the same time.

This year's festival will be celebrating its 52nd anniversary.

Chinese film Shower and Together have won Best director and Best actor in past sessions at the festival.

Upcoming director Xu Jinglei's film is expected to be screened in China on Valentines' Day 2005.

(CRI September 20, 2004)