The purpose of this study is to present and describe how the digital tool, film is used in teaching in the subject of religion in sixth grade. Film seems to be a great way to pass on knowledge, where students are familiar with interpreting the films with the help of image and sound. The curriculum tells that the students need to experience different expressions of knowledge. They should get the test and develop different forms of expression and experience feelings and moods. The subject of Religious Education will also offer students develop knowledge of reli-gions and philosophies around the world. They should be aware of how people express their religion and faith in different ways. (Swedish National Agency for Education, 2011)

This study has the following research questions:

• How teachers perceive that the film can allow the teaching of religious?
• How does the education take form after the film has been screened?

The surveyis based on interviews with three teachers and observations of three classes. Teachers' discussion of the film as a teaching aid analyzers as well as what film can allow the teaching of religious. The theoretical framework for the study is based on the socio-cultural perspective on learning. The results show the teachers' reasoning about film as a learning tool which proves to be posi-tive, also examples are given of how they proceed. Film proves to be a means of communication in teaching where students talk about religion and contribute their knowledge and reasoning about various religions and philosophies, and the big questions of life that affect students.