The Guardian celebrates its 200th birthday with a trio of rousing films Tony Barry directs the films, which feature a montage of striking photographs that highlight the biggest challenges our planet faces 07/05/2021 9:32 am Oliver created the campaign to mark a huge milestone for the British paper, which was founded in 1821. Each film is dedicated to a different topic, all of which tie into the Guardian’s editorial mission. Environment explores the ecological impact of humans on the future of the planet and its climate; Equality looks at civil rights and gender issues; and Stories looks back at major world events.