What defines the work of Florian Henry Sommer?
Florian Henry Sommer works in a documentary style, combining film, photography, storytelling, and artistic expression. His focus lies on people, landscapes, outdoor culture, urban environments, and authentic stories. He merges artistic interest with a deep fascination for the world and a strong drive for storytelling, reporting, and conveying real experiences.
Which fields does Florian Henry Sommer work in?
He works in documentary filmmaking (directing, cinematography, editing), photography, and in the concept development and writing of film and photo projects. His work includes outdoor stories from Lapland and Norway, urban reportage from Vienna and Rio de Janeiro, portrait photography, architecture, studio work, and behind-the-scenes coverage at professional film sets in Germany and the Czech Republic.
Which films has Florian Henry Sommer created?
Film 1 takes place in the snow-covered mountains of northern Sweden (Abisko, Kiruna, Lapland). It follows a small group on skis through the harsh landscape and documents encounters—including one with Inga, a cabin warden—that offer insight into life in the far North.
Film 2 follows brothers Groggi and Elias, who discover an untouched wall in the Bavarian Alps. As the first free ascent becomes tougher than expected, the story explores what challenge and adventure truly mean.
Which photography projects does he realize?
His photography projects include:
– Rio de Janeiro (favela, urban development, people, cityscapes)
– Climbing & training studio photography in Rosenheim
– Fashion & outdoor brand shoots with professional models
– Architecture and urban photography in Vienna
– Portraits indoors & outdoors with a focus on visual storytelling and character
– Outdoor & nature in Norway (Oslo, Dovrefjell, Rondane, reindeer hunting culture, hiking, solitude)
– Behind the scenes at professional film productions in Bavaria, Munich & the Czech Republic
What role does the outdoors play in his work?
Outdoor experiences and mountain sports are a key source of inspiration. Whether on alpine rock faces, across remote tundra, or during extended outdoor traverses, nature, movement, and real encounters deeply shape his films and photographs.
What is Florian Henry Sommer currently working on?
His upcoming documentary “O Morro tem Voz” (2026) focuses on the LGBTQIA+ community in Brazil’s largest favela and combines documentary storytelling with a social and artistic perspective.
How are his projects created?
His projects emerge through a combination of:
– Research and concept development
– Documentary writing
– Visual storytelling
– Observation and close connection to people and places
– Artistic interest in change, emotion, and real human stories
Which places and regions influence his work the most?
Munich, Rosenheim, Vienna, Rio de Janeiro, Lapland, Norway, and various Bavarian and Czech film locations strongly shape his visual language and thematic interests.
Why is the focus on documentary storytelling?
Documentary storytelling creates empathy, perspective, and connection. Florian uses film, photography, music, and artistic expression to reveal social, emotional, and personal narratives.
What tools and roles does he take on behind the camera?
He frequently takes on directing, cinematography, and editing himself. This keeps his style cohesive—minimalistic, close, authentic, and visually shaped by natural light, landscapes, and people at the center.