karina Pengarang Christina, S.S., MHum Dosen Pembimbing 1 Ana Widiyanti, S.S., M.Hum Ketua Penguji Christina, S.S., M.Hum Penguji 2 Atinia Hidayah, S.S., M.Hum Penguji 1

This study is aim to analyze: (1) the main character navigate and fulfill various needs to ultimately achieve self-actualization in Damsel (2024) film and (2) the main character does to fulfill her needs in Damsel (2024) film. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method to analyze Damsel, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, using Abraham Maslow's theory of self- actualization. The data collection process includes watching, reading, identifying, classifying, and selecting relevant scenes. The data analysis is conducted through displaying, explaining, and interpreting. The findings of this research reveal that: (1) the journey of the main character, Elodie, progresses gradually from being a passive individual to becoming independent, influenced by both internal and factors, and (2) the application of Maslow's theory (1) Physiology Needs (2) safety need (3) love need (4) esteem need (5) self-actualizatin. to her character analisis proof self-actualization (1) Needs Physiology (2) Needs safety (3) Needs love (4) Needs esteem (5) self-actualizatin. uncovers the dynamics sof of motivation motivatio and challenges that enrich the narrative. This study demonstrates how human needs drive actions and decisions, thereby deepening the thematic elements of the film. Keywords: Damsel, self-actualization, need fulfillment.