Fred Poulet, born Frédéric Poulet on September 20 (or 30, depending on the source) 1961 in Dijon, is a French multidisciplinary artist, best known for his work as a singer-songwriter and film director. Although not widely publicized, he has enjoyed a varied career, oscillating between music, film and literature. His style is described as an eclectic mix of poetry and offbeat humor. Fred Poulet began his musical career on the Saravah label, founded by Pierre Barouh, who produced other big names in French music such as Jacques Higelin and Maurane. His first album, Mes Plus Grands Succès, was released in 1995 and established his singular style. Several other albums followed, including Encore Cédé (1996) and Dix Ans de Peinture (1998). His musical approach is often playful, with influences ranging from traditional French chanson to more modern experimentation. Fred Poulet frequently collaborates with other artists, such as Rodolphe Burger and Bénabar, and takes part in various projects, such as the album Hommage à Serge Gainsbourg in In parallel with his musical career, Fred Poulet has made a name for himself in the world of cinema as a director. His film Substitute (2006), which follows footballer Vikash Dhorasoo during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, won the Prix Gérard Frot-Coutaz at the Entrevues - Belfort international film festival. He also directed Making fuck off (2010), a documentary on the making of the film Mammuth, which was selected at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2018, he returned to music with the album The Soleil . In addition to music and film, Fred Poulet is also active in the literary field. In 2021, he will publish his first novel, 21 Virages, a work of fiction inspired by the life of cyclist Marco Pantani.
