Kevin Macdonald on Pep Guardiola docu-series 'A Beautiful Obsession': 'I wanted to call it 'Winning and Losing', but Manchester City didn't want the word 'Losing''
- Posted on August 20, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald gained unprecedented access to Manchester City's inner workings for his new Pep Guardiola docuseries. Despite his limited football background, Macdonald crafted an intimate portrait exploring the manager's relentless pursuit of excellence. Initially titled 'Winning and Losing,' the project was retitled 'A Beautiful Obsession' after club objections, offering viewers rare glimpses into tactical sessions, strategic decision-making, and the psychological complexity of elite sports management.
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Kevin Macdonald on Pep Guardiola docu-series 'A Beautiful Obsession': 'I wanted to call it 'Winning and Losing', but Manchester City didn't want the word 'Losing''
For Kevin Macdonald, making a documentary about Josep “Pep” Guardiola, manager of Premier League club Manchester City, was almost a case of an outsider being handed an all-access pass — into the locker room, behind the tactical boards and, at times, to the table where some of the club’s biggest decisions are made. The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind One Day in September, as well as documentaries on Whitney Houston and Bob Marley, has never been much of a football fan.
