- Artavazd Pelechian leads a reclusive lifestyle in Moscow, Russia, and rarely makes public appearances or gives interviews. He also reportedly refuses to sign contracts.
- Often makes use of telephoto lens to get what he terms a "candid shot."
- Is the author of several theoretical books, the most famous of which is the 1988 Moyo kino (My Cinema).
- His films feature no dialog, instead he replaces them with music and sound effects.
- Makes extensive use of archive footage along side his own images.
- He received the Life Time Achievment Award at Yerevan Film Festival (Armenia) in 2006.
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